The 7 biggest mistakes when getting a mortgage...

A home loan is the biggest debt, and most costly monthly bill, most of us ever have. That's why the seven biggest mistakes borrowers make when shopping for a mortgage can cost so much money and aggravation. Avoid them and you're a much happier and smarter home buyer...read more.

Adjustable-loan shocker hidden in fine print

"I have recently heard advertisements for mortgages with the disclaimer that the 'payment rate is not the interest rate.' How does that work?"...read more.

6 Inexpensive Ways to Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal

The home buying season is quickly approaching and it is time to think about ways to improve the curb appeal of your home. With all the recent activity in the real estate market and with long-term rates at near historic lows, it's a buyers market...read more.

How Mortgage Brokers Fit into the Home Buying Process

During the home buying process, mortgage brokers are a common channel to use when obtaining a home loan. Professional members of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) have played a major role in helping consumers fulfill the American dream of homeownership...read more.

Top things to know: Buying A Home

1. Don't buy if you can't stay put. If you can't commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years, then owning is probably not for you, at least not yet. With the transaction costs of buying and selling a home, you may end up losing money if you sell any sooner...read more.