Forgoing an Agent Some homebuyers think they can navigate the buying waters alone, but as complex as the real estate market is today, that strategy is risky. One of your first steps should be to find a trusted real estate professional who will rep
Nov 06, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home
Home prices have been on the rise for a while now and news stories abound with first-time homeowners being priced out of the Utah housing market. Breaking into the housing market seems daunting today, some people may ask themselves if reaching for the goa
Oct 16, 2019 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home
You need a good credit score to get the best rates on mortgage loans. Less-than-perfect scores will mean higher interest rates and subprime credit scores will make borrowing money very expensive. But what if you have no credit score at all? Is it possible
Sep 18, 2019 | FHA Loans Credit First-time Homebuyers
Are there ways to get a mortgage loan without making a down payment? While the options are not as plentiful as they used to be, there are still at least four government-backed programs that allow borrowers to buy a home with no down payment. Over a dec
May 22, 2019 | VA Loans FHA Loans Conventional Loans Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers
Buying your first home is an exciting time in your life, but it can also bring some worry. The process is overwhelming at times, so first-time homebuyers often don't know exactly what to expect. When analyzing the cost of a home, you may forget to inc
May 17, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers
One of the biggest obstacles to homeownership is coming up with enough money for a down payment. When your own savings are not adding up quickly enough and you don’t have a rich uncle to tap for an early inheritance, you may find some help in a down
Apr 10, 2019 | Home Buying or Selling First-time Homebuyers