When To Fire Your Realtor
Is it time to fire your agent? It could be. But before you do, here’s what to consider, including a new law that could make firing your Realtor harder (but finding a good one easier).
April 19, 2024 5 min read
Don't Buy A House With a Girlfriend or Boyfriend Until You Read This
Buying a house with your girlfriend or boyfriend can work out well but it can also end badly. Here are things to think about before making a decision.
April 17, 2024 5 min read
AI Is About To Change the Mortgage Process Big Time
One of the country's largest mortgage lenders launched a groundbreaking AI platform, potentially ushering in a faster, less painful process for mortgage applicants.
April 17, 2024 5 min read
Should I Put 20% Down, or 5% and Invest the Rest?
Is it better to make a large down payment or finance as much as possible so you can invest?
August 29, 2025 6 min read
Mortgage Rates Dropped. Can I Use a Float Down Option?
A mortgage rate float down gives you the best of both worlds: you can lock in your rate with a chance to lower it if rates fall.
April 16, 2024 5 min read
A New Kind of No-Doc Loan: The Direct Verification Mortgage
What if the next time you get a mortgage, you supply almost no documentation? That could be the new reality thanks to direct verification tech taking hold in the mortgage industry.
April 15, 2024 5 min read
My Mortgage Lender Pre-Approved Me For Too Much
Many applicant can't get approved for enough of a mortgage to buy a house. But a fortunate set have the opposite problem. What to do if your mortgage lender pre-approves you for "too much."
April 15, 2024 6 min read
How Hard Is It To Get a Pre-Approval Right Now? Scale of 1 to 10
On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard is getting approved in today's market? We score each aspect of the process.
April 13, 2024 5 min read