Can I Buy a House Without a Real Estate Agent?

The Pros and Cons The Pros: Potential To Save Money This is the biggest reason why buyers may choose to go solo. For some savvy buyers, the savings may be all the convincing they need. Typically, the ...

What to Know About Real Estate Investment Loans: Newrez SmartVest

How to Invest in Real Estate Do you aspire to be the landlord of multiple properties? Do you simply want to buy property now to sell for a profit later? Are you exploring an Airbnb possibility? (Did y...

Real-Estate Agents Say Government Shutdown is Starting to Impede the Housing Market

A new study from the nation’s leading real-estate agent advocacy group shows how the partial federal government shutdown is curbing economic activity. The National Association of Realtors surveyed its...

8 Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Their Real Estate Agent

How Long Have You Been a Real Estate Agent? Knowing how long your real estate agent has been working is important. While being new to the industry doesn’t mean they’re not skilled, it can mean that t...

Buying a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Home

Question: If a property is For Sale by Owner, can I finance the purchase with a traditional mortgage? Answer: Yes! Even if a property is FSBO it can be financed with a mortgage loan. Question: Do I ne...

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Save to Buy a House?

Ongoing expenses Costs that persist over time once you become a homeowner Property taxes Property taxes vary by state and county and are usually included in your monthly mortgage payment. Property tax...

Inflation: What Does It Mean?

What is Inflation? When we hear the word “inflation” we usually think about balloons – which isn’t necessarily a bad thing when thinking about what inflation does. Inflation is the word used to descri...

3 Ways Homebuyers Can Leverage Home Equity in Today's Market

What is Equity in a House? Before leveraging the equity in your home it’s important to understand what equity in your home is. If you haven’t fully paid off your mortgage to your lender, then they st...

How to Negotiate Your New Home Purchase

If you’re looking to snag the home of your dreams while also saving as much money as possible, your (and your realtor’s) haggling skills will be paramount. Here’s a look at our top tips for negotiatin...