Thinking about buying a vacation home? Whether it’s a beach condo or a quiet cabin in the mountains, owning a second property can offer both personal enjoyment and long-term value. But before you buy, it’s important to understand the financial
Jul 15, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
If you're a homeowner with strong equity, now could be a great time to take the next step in building your financial future. One option to consider is using a home equity loan to buy an investment property. This approach can help you grow your real estate
Jul 08, 2025 | Refinancing a Home
VA loans have long been a key benefit for veterans, offering no down payment, competitive interest rates, and no private mortgage insurance (PMI). But today, some veterans are choosing conventional loans instead. This might seem surprising at first, but t
Jul 01, 2025 | VA Loans
The truth about online rate quotes When shopping for a home loan, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Ads are literally everywhere --so how do you cut to the chase and find the best rate for you? One of the most important things you can do is look at the
Jun 26, 2025 | Interest Rates
In the past, applying for a mortgage involved stacks of paperwork, long wait times, and confusing loan terms. But technology—especially artificial intelligence (AI)—is helping make this process much faster and easier. What AI Does in Mortgages
Jun 24, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
A New Path to Homeownership Rent-vesting is an approach where you rent the home you live in and buy an investment property in a more affordable area. It’s a strategy that gives buyers flexibility—especially those priced out of their local mark
Jun 17, 2025 | Purchasing a Home