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How to Get a Mortgage Loan When Self-Employed in 2026

How to Get a Mortgage Loan When Self-Employed in 2026

If you're buying a home when self-employed, you'll likely have a more challenging path to getting a mortgage than someone...

Jul 21, 2026|2 min read
How to Find Out Who Owns a Property: 18 Ways in 2026

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property: 18 Ways in 2026

Look, I've been in the mortgage business since I was 18 (yeah, I got recruited while slinging wings at a...

Jul 21, 2026|7 min read
How to Buy a House from a Family Member in 2026

How to Buy a House from a Family Member in 2026

What Is a Family Home Sale? A family home sale happens when you buy property from a parent, sibling, grandparent,...

Jul 17, 2026|5 min read
How to Buy a Home With Student Loan Debt in 2026

How to Buy a Home With Student Loan Debt in 2026

On August 24, 2022, the Biden Administration announced a final extension to the student loan repayment pause, a federal student...

Jul 25, 2026|3 min read
How To Buy A Home "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) in 2026

How To Buy A Home "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) in 2026

You've found your perfect home, but soon learn that it's "for sale by owner" (FSBO). While you shouldn't shy away...

Jul 17, 2026|1 min read
How Much Down Payment Do You Need To Buy A Home in 2026?

How Much Down Payment Do You Need To Buy A Home in 2026?

Minimum down payment requirements by mortgage type Different types of home loans have different down payment requirements. See the table...

Jul 21, 2026|2 min read
How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Home?

How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Home?

You’ve been picturing it—your own place, your rules, maybe even a dog in the backyard. But when talk about the...

Jul 21, 2026|2 min read
House Viewing Etiquette: 2026 Guide to Making the Right Impression When Touring Homes

House Viewing Etiquette: 2026 Guide to Making the Right Impression When Touring Homes

When you're shopping for a home, you'll likely step into quite a few properties before finding the one. Most home...

Jul 25, 2026|8 min read
Home Affordability Calculator: How Much Home Can You Afford?

Home Affordability Calculator: How Much Home Can You Afford?

Factors that impact the home you can afford Your salary is a big part of how much home you can...

Jul 25, 2026|2 min read