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Home Buying - 7-minute read
Victoria Araj - March 25, 2024
A buyer’s agent represents you and your best interests in the home buying process. Learn more about the role of a buyer’s agent and if you should work with one.
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Home Buying - 11-minute read
Kevin Graham - March 25, 2024
The Fed rate hikes have raised mortgage interest rates in 2022. See how higher Fed interest rates affect home buyers and sellers and what borrowers can do next.
Home Buying - 5-minute read
Dan Rafter - March 25, 2024
Active under contract means an offer has been accepted but certain conditions must be met. Learn how a status of “active under contract” works in real estate.
Home Buying - 3-minute read
Jamie Johnson - March 24, 2024
A real estate notary ensures all loan documents are properly executed. But that’s not all. Explore the role of a real estate notary in the home-buying process.
Carla Ayers - March 24, 2024
A home inspector’s job is to see if a home’s systems and structure are safe and working properly. Read about what a home inspector does and what they look for.
Home Buying - 6-minute read
Jamie Johnson - March 23, 2024
Is now a good time to buy a house? Explore current market conditions and other factors to consider as you decide whether now is a smart time to buy a house.
Home Buying - 9-minute read
Victoria Araj - March 22, 2024
A mortgage preapproval determines how much you can borrow for your mortgage. Here’s what to expect from your lender and how to navigate the preapproval process.
Home Buying - 4-minute read
Victoria Araj - March 21, 2024
Home appraisals can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on timing, scheduling and a home's complexity. Learn how long an appraisal takes and why.
Home Buying - 8-minute read
Breyden Kellam - March 21, 2024
When moving across the country, there are many steps you can take to help the process go smoothly. Explore our guide for tips on how to move across the country.
Sarah Sharkey - March 21, 2024
Are you wondering how much you should spend on rent? Read on to learn how to calculate how much rent you can afford and tips for making rent more affordable.
A lease option gives renters the opportunity to buy their rental property at the end of their lease term. Read on to learn more about how lease options work.
Home Buying - 12-minute read
Ready to move out of your parents’ house – but not sure how? Follow our guide for tips on how you can become a financially responsible first-time homeowner.
Melissa Brock - March 21, 2024
A PUD, or planned unit development, is a small community of single-family homes. Read on to learn about living in a PUD and how it differs from other housing.
Rachel Burris - March 20, 2024
Buydown refers to methods used by buyers and sellers to lower interest rates in the early years of a new mortgage. Find out if a buydown makes sense for you.
Melissa Aliotta - March 20, 2024
Rocket Mortgage’s 2024 home feature preferences study unveils buyer preferences for interior, exterior, technology and community features of a home.
Carla Ayers - March 20, 2024
You’ve probably heard the term used by your agent but what exactly is an open house? Learn more about open houses, how they work and their pros and cons here.
Fictional houses capture our imaginations, but how much do they really cost? We did the math to find out if their characters could afford their mortgage.
The amount it costs to remodel a house can vary depending on the scale of the project. Learn the average costs associated with various kinds of remodels.
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