The Earnest Money Deposit: How It Helps Buy a Home
What is earnest money? Depositing earnest money is an important part of the home-buying process. It tells the real estate seller you’re in earnest as a buyer, and it helps fund your down payment. However, the [...]
My Lottery Dream Home’ Finds 5 Supposedly Swanky Upgrades That Are Actually a Waste of Cash
On “My Lottery Dream Home,” David Bromstad has met many folks with grand plans on how they’ll fix up a home once they’ve bought it (himself included). Yet in the latest episode, he reminds us [...]
What Is a Good Credit Score to Buy a House?
If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after [...]
With Mortgage Rates Increasing, Is It Still a Cheaper Option to Purchase a Home Than Rent?
Is It Still Cheaper to Buy Than to Rent? Potential homebuyers hoping to purchase a home in 2022 have dealt with changing mortgage rates and growing home prices. Some potential homebuyers may be thinking [...]
Brighten Your Walls Without the Expense
While you may think about giving your home an update with a new coat of paint, you can also consider giving those walls a thorough cleaning to refresh your space. Many people frequently vacuum [...]
Looking to Move? How to Find Your New Favorite City
If you're looking to move to an affordable city with a favorable cost of living, you might wonder what cities or states can help you cut costs. Doing a little research to determine where [...]