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The perfect place to learn about purchasing a home. Read articles about the home buying process, how to get started as a first-time home buyer, preparing to buy, and what to expect when you're a homeowner.

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Seller Financing in 2026: 7 Things Every Home Buyer Should Know

So, this is what happened last week. A friend called me very upset. She had been trying to buy her...

June 9, 2025|12 min read
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Rent-to-Own Homes in 2026: Your Complete Guide to Lease-Option Agreements

Okay, so a friend called me completely stressed out because she'd been trying to buy a home for eight months....

June 9, 2025|23 min read
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Real Estate Attorney in 2026: Complete Guide to Costs, Requirements & When You Actually Need One

What does a real estate lawyer do? A real estate lawyer is a licensed lawyer who knows a lot about...

June 9, 2025|27 min read
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Foreclosed Home in 2026

Considering buying a foreclosed home? The potential to find a great deal on a significantly discounted property is appealing. Buying...

June 9, 2025|5 min read
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Property Title Searches: The 2026 Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home Investment

What Title Searches Actually Do (And Why You Can't Skip Them) After spending 17 years optimizing mortgage workflows at AmeriSave,...

June 9, 2025|19 min read
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Property Title Searches in 2026: 7 Critical Things Every Home Buyer Must Know Before Closing

Why Understanding Title Searches Matters More Than Ever in 2026 A property title search is like looking up a car's...

June 9, 2025|22 min read
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Proof of Funds Letter: 9 Things Every Home Buyer Needs to Know in 2026

Okay, one of my Master’s of Social Work (MSW) classmates was buying her first house here in Louisville, and she...

June 9, 2025|15 min read
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Private Mortgages in 2026: What Home Buyers Need to Know Before You Borrow

Understanding Private Mortgages in Today's Market Okay, so mortgage rates hung around 6-7% for most of 2024 and into 2025,...

June 9, 2025|15 min read
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Price Per Square Foot in 2026: 12 Critical Factors That Actually Determine Home Value

Understanding Price Per Square Foot: What 2025 Buyers Need to Know First The future of mortgage is already here, and...

June 9, 2025|13 min read