Fed Issues 0.50% Rate Cut, Biggest Since March 2020
The Fed issued an anticipated rate cut, but it was bigger than many expected. How mortgage rates are reacting.
September 18, 2024 8 min read
The Mobile Expandable Prefab House on Temu: A Smart Buy?
Social media is buzzing with a potential solution to the housing crisis: a portable building that folds out into a tiny home. Can you live in this thing?
September 13, 2024 9 min read
FHA 203(b) Loan: Is It Different Than Standard FHA? What To Know
This guide covers everything you need to know about the FHA 203(b) loan, including eligibility, appraisals, and how it differs from the 203(k).
December 27, 2024 10 min read
FHA Identity of Interest: How it Can Affect Your Loan
An FHA identity of interest, or non-arms-length, transaction can impact your down payment requirements. Learn what identity of interest is and how it can affect your loan.
August 26, 2025 8 min read
FHA-Approved Condos: Requirements & How to Find Them
Learn how to use the FHA-approved condos list, how and why to get a condo approved, why some condo associations don’t seek FHA approval, and more.
December 30, 2024 11 min read
Suddenly, Refinancing May Be An Option For Post-2022 Homebuyers
Many homeowners who purchased since September 2022 might save money with a refinance, thanks to falling mortgage rates.
September 9, 2024 3 min read
10 Most Affordable Housing Markets in North Carolina
While homes in some NC cities could set you back $600,000 or more, here are more affordable locales in the Tar Heel State.
December 6, 2024 5 min read
Buying a $350k Home Just Got $300 Per Month Cheaper
Falling mortgage rates have equated to an estimated $300-per-month drop in the mortgage payment on a $350,000 home.
August 31, 2024 1 min read