These days, anyone can fall victim to identity theft and servicemembers might be relatively easy targets. Because servicemembers are away from home for long stretches of time and receive a steady source of income, it's easy for scammers to obtain a servicemember's information without being noticed.
So, you’re wanting to buy your first home? Or, maybe you’re reading this just because your mom told you to research options for first-time homebuyers. Whatever your situation may be, it’s important to be prepared for what’s ahead.
Homeownership can be out of reach for potential buyers with low-to-modest incomes. In the past, traditional advice was for renters and potential buyers to save enough to make a 20% down payment in order to get more favorable lending terms.
April is National Fair Housing Month, a month that celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender. It’s also a time when we may all consider our homes and the roles they play in our lives.
If you don't really know what you're looking for in a home, how do you find the right one? Careful planning and consideration of your options can help ensure that you will be happy with the one you select.
With increasing rent prices, purchasing a home has become an appealing option for many. Here are some benefits of homeownership that renting doesn't provide.
The spring home buying season is here. It’s the time of the year that many home buyers start shopping for a new home.