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Twelve, Six and Three Month Plan for First-Time Home Buyers

Couple deciding to buy a homeFirst-time home buyers want to know what they should be doing to successfully secure a property.  Whether you’re buying alone or with somebody else, in the city or in the country, for yourself or as an investment, it helps to …

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for are the closing costs required to obtain …

Blog: Millennials Take Steps to Buy Their First Homes

Millennials are struggling to come up with a down payment and closing costs to buy a home. Many have great jobs and steady incomes but still are having a difficult time saving enough money.

Millennials are selling practically anything not …

Do You Get Your Earnest Money Back If You Can’t Get a Mortgage?

Earnest Money ReturnedAfter you make an offer on a house and it’s accepted by the seller, you’ll be asked to put down an earnest money deposit to show your commitment to this purchase. But while you might be gung-ho to move ahead, …