Five things to remember when moving from renter to buyer
Eighteen percent. In the 1980’s, it was common for rates of up to 18% to be quoted for buyers looking for a home. High rates…
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We help people buy houses so they can create a home. Here we share more than mortgage finance tips (although we do that too). We aim to help you make your house a home through DIY projects, pet care, hosting tips, yard maintenance, and much more!
DIY: Pine Cone Garland
This pine cone garland is the perfect option for seasonal décor that can stay up through all the cold months. It isn’t tied to any…
Displaying Your Child’s Artwork
The concept of home is universal, yet we all describe home differently. Why? A home isn’t defined by it’s structure, it is the people that…
Cash Out Refinance
You have put money, time, and energy into your home—resulting in an increase in your home equity. Additionally, in many places, property values have…
Conventional, Not Just Your Parents’ Mortgage
Conventional Loans Aren’t Just for Our Parents; A message to millennials from a millennial Generation gaps were first brought to light in the 1960’s.
Is Moving to Rural America on Trend?
This year brought with it moments of fear, anxiety, and loss for many. While 2020 will be remembered as remarkably difficult; this year also brought…
Recipe: Roasted Pork Loin Grilled Cheese
Kitchens are flooded with the smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, and all things pumpkin this time of year. It is the season of comfort foods. When…
Mortgage Down Payment: How Much is Needed?
Long gone are the days requiring 20% down on a house. Large down payments can make a mortgage approval process easier, will reduce the amount…
Hobby Farm Loan
The hobby farm loan is for homes on 5 – 160 acres. The home must be the primary residence and approximately 30% of the value…
RHS Loan
The Rural Housing Service (RHS)/ United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Loan is a no down payment, 100% financing program, which provides families with a…