Articles

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Apr 09, 2025

Buying your first home is a big financial step, especially when you think about the down payment and closing costs. But there's good news! If you're looking to buy a home in Wyoming, there's help available that can ma...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Apr 03, 2025

If you're looking to buy your first home in Palm Beach County, there’s some great news for you! The county is offering up to $100,000 in assistance for first-time homebuyers to help cover various cost...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Many people in America who don't own a home feel really down about their chances to buy one. A big survey by Northwestern Mutual found that over half of these folks (53%) believe they'll never be able to afford a home...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Mar 19, 2025

In California, a couple struggling with health issues faced eviction from their subsidized home despite having the funds to settle their unpaid rent.  Currently, sta...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Mar 11, 2025

In the exciting world of buying your first home in New Mexico, there's some good news! Home prices have slightly decreased - by about 0.5% from last year, making it a bit easier for first-time buyers.  However, with...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Mar 05, 2025

In today's housing market, buying a home has become more expensive, not just because home prices are going up but also because the amount of money you need for a down payment has increased. The latest informat...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Before you consider buying a home, it's vital to figure out how much you can afford. This depends largely on three major factors:   The Mortgage: What type of mortgage you can get, the terms, and your inte...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Feb 20, 2025

In Lansing, Michigan, a new program is offering a big helping hand to people buying their first home. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is giving up to $25,000 to help with the initial ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Tax time has arrived in the United States, running from January 27 to April 15. During this period, the IRS expects to receive over 140 million tax returns. For homeowners, this is a prime time to tap into special t...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Feb 03, 2025

Looking for your first home is thrilling, but figuring out how to pay for it can be a bit scary. Good news, though—there are special loans made just for first-time buyers. These loans are great because they ask f...