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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tips for the LGBTQ+ Homebuyer

1. Know your rights At Newrez, we believe that all people have the right to purchase or sell a home without discrimination. Earlier this year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a...

What is a Commitment Letter?

What Does the Letter State? A commitment letter specifies the type of mortgage being obtained, the amount of money being borrowed, the terms or length of the repayment period, and the mortgage interes...

Property Investing in the Era of Airbnb

Why Airbnb is Different Than Traditional Property Investing In the past, the only way to make reliable money off of a residential investment property was to A) own a single- or multi-family home and B...