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Top Ten Questions about Buying a Home Answered

Top Ten Questions About Buying a Home Answered By: Stuart Kiehne, President     1) How Much Can I Afford? Create a Budget: Start by listing all regular monthly expenses (rent, utilities, lo Jun 27, 2025

The Mortgage Revolution: How AI is Shaking Things Up

In the past, applying for a mortgage involved stacks of paperwork, long wait times, and confusing loan terms. But technology—especially artificial intelligence (AI)—is helping make this pr Jun 24, 2025

What's Rent-vesting and Can It Help Me Become a Homeowner?

A New Path to Homeownership Rent-vesting is an approach where you rent the home you live in and buy an investment property in a more affordable area. It’s a strategy that gives buyers flexibilit Jun 17, 2025

How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? A Guide for Homeowners in 2026

For homeowners age 62 and older, a reverse mortgage may provide a way to access a portion of the equity built up in a home without requiring monthly mortgage payments. But reverse mortgages work very Jun 13, 2025

Facing Foreclosure? Here’s What You Can Do Now

How to Stop Foreclosure and Protect Your Home If you're falling behind on your mortgage and feel like you're out of options, you're not alone. Foreclosure is a difficult and emotional process—bu Jun 10, 2025

Should You Hold Out for Lower Interest Rates Before Buying a House?

Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home? Buying a home today can feel uncertain. On one hand, finding the right property is exciting. On the other, high interest rates can make you second-guess your timin Jun 03, 2025