Buyer

When it comes to applying for a mortgage, remember that there’s no such thing as a little “white lie.” Saying fibs that you think are harmless, as well as exaggerating, playing down, or failing to disclose certain information, can all jeopardize your chances of getting approved for a loan. Unfortunately, though, about 1 in 131

House-hunting is no easy journey, especially once you find that there’s a limited inventory of previously-owned homes in the housing market.  If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might find that a new construction house is one of your viable options to finally achieve your homeownership dream. According to the National Association of Home Builders,

When you started your home buying journey, you might have only considered the financial perks that homeownership could give, including a more stable monthly housing costs and building equity. But when you think about it, it’s love that drives you to provide a safe and comfortable environment for yourself and your loved ones. To have

With the new year comes new milestones to reach. And if this year you’d want to go beyond the usual promises to focus on your health and wellness, read more, and finally achieve a grand dream like buying your first house, remember that preparation is key.  Here are six practical resolutions for you to consider

You have been in the market for a while now searching for your forever home. You thought that none of the homes suit you right now. Until you see this listing: a charming four-bedroom abode with a huge backyard ideal for your family, near a bustling neighborhood, and well within your price range. It is

When we were still kids, chances are we sketched our dream home as a square building with a rectangular door, a few windows, a triangle roof with a chimney, and a large yard with flowers and trees enclosed by a white fence.  But when you enter the housing market as a prospective homeowner, you will

So, you have finally found your dream house after what could be weeks or months of searching. It is an old house that needs a little work — okay, maybe a lot of work — but its character and charm are exactly what you are dreaming of in a home. Fixer-uppers are appealing, especially if

A recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal finds that wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent, with recent years seeing record-breaking wildfire seasons due to climate change and land use change. An estimated 4.5 million homes in the U.S. are in places with high or extremely high wildfire risk.