As you get into the mortgage application process, you may hear your lender use the term “cash to close.” What’s the difference between this phrase and closing costs? What does “Cash to Close” mean? Also called “funds to close,” cash to close denotes the t
Mar 28, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
If you are ready to buy a home, you have probably wondered what type of loan you should choose. FHA loans, sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration are excellent mortgages that offer low down payments and easier credit standards. Before you make yo
Mar 23, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
During the mortgage application process, you will receive a very important document called the Loan Estimate (LE). This three-page form will provide you with detailed information about your proposed mortgage. Here’s what you need to know to effectively ma
Mar 21, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
Having revolutionized everything from the auto industry to healthcare tech to the airline business, 3-D printing is poised to dramatically change the American housing market. Lennar Corp., one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, has teamed up with Texas sta
Mar 21, 2023 | Purchasing a Home 3dprintinghomes
In today’s real estate market with rising interest rates and high home prices, potential homebuyers are looking in every direction for ways to make home ownership more affordable. One option might be to utilize an adjustable-rate mortgage loan. These offe
Mar 16, 2023 | Interest Rates
With U.S. home prices have jumped 20 percent in the past year, it is becoming increasingly harder for many Americans to buy a home on their own. To be able to break into the housing market, more and more buyers are going in together with siblings or paren
Mar 16, 2023 | Purchasing a Home Home Ownership