by Marti Reeder | Nov 20, 2017 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership
Good credit is important in qualifying for a mortgage, but potential homebuyers with less-than-perfect credit can still get a mortgage. No matter what your score, these seven financial habits will make buying a home much easier: Paying your bills on time or early....
by Marti Reeder | May 23, 2016 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Mortgage, Reporter
Mortgage talk is HOT on everyone’s minds right now – especially in the midst of the spring and summer buying season. Homes rarely stay on the market for long if they’re a hot buy — so here’s how to jump start your likelihood of getting a...
by Marti Reeder | May 26, 2015 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Insurance, Reporter, Taxes, Title Insurance
When you’re planning to buy a home, you’ve already saved your down payment and maybe some money toward closing costs, but there are many costs that homebuyers don’t necessarily plan for, especially first-time homebuyers. Here are 10 common closing costs you should...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 12, 2015 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Reporter
Spring and summer are typically the busiest times of the year to shop for a home. Not only is the weather nicer, but it is often easier to move when children are on spring or summer break. With spring just a month away, here are some steps you can take to prepare...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 3, 2014 | Credit, Finance, Reporter
Is your credit score impacting your ability to move to the home you’ve always dreamed of? Here are some easy ways to raise your credit score. 1. Watch your credit card balances. It’s easy to spend money on credit cards, but pay attention to how much credit you’re...