By John Leiter

Facing Financial Difficulty: Request for Mortgage Loan Modification

Facing financial difficulty? Write a hardship letter for a mortgage to request a mortgage loan modification. This guide covers essential steps, providing insights you need to protect your home.

Unforeseen financial hardship can get the best of homeowners, putting them in a position where they become unable to pay their mortgage on time. In some cases, applying for a mortgage loan modification could offer the relief you need by changing the terms of your loan and making it more affordable to you. This all-encompassing guide to your mortgag...

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Buying a Home

How to Buy Foreclosed Property

If you’ve been saving to buy a home but don’t yet have adequate funds to buy a property, you should consider buying a foreclosed property. Read on to learn more about this and the best tips on buying a foreclosed property. Get a Quote What is a Foreclosed Property? A foreclosed property is predominantly a real estate property repossessed by the lender/bank because of the property owner’s inability to make mortgage payments. The legal process takes place when the property owner defaults

Fundamentals

How to Find the Owner of a Property: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating the real estate landscape often requires a deep dive into property ownership details. Whether you are a prospective buyer interested in a particular property, a community leader organizing neighborhood outreach, or someone with personal motivations, knowing who possesses the title to a property can be invaluable. It ensures a more smooth and transparent buying procedure in real estate transactions. Understanding ownership in community initiatives fosters community relationships by f

What It Means to Be Conditionally Approved

Add conditional approval to the many possible stages of qualifying for a home loan. We explain what it is.

Buying a Home

Understanding a Warranty Deed and Its Importance

A warranty deed functions as evidence that indicates the rightful owner of a property and outlines the responsibilities between them and any potential buyers or sellers. This blog post discusses all the advantages of having a warranty deed and how you can create one to suit your needs. By understanding these contract basics, you can avoid costly misunderstandings and protect your rights in any real estate transaction! Get A Free Mortgage Quote What Is a House Warranty Deed? A house wa

Buying a Home

How Much to Offer on a House Without Getting Ripped Off

Tips and tricks for making an offer on that home of your dreams.

Home Buying

Grantee vs Grantor in Real Estate Explained

Grantee vs grantor simplified. We explain these common real estate roles.

VA Home Loan

VA Construction Loans Explained

How a VA construction loan works: Borrow and build exactly the home you want.

Major Purchase

Tenancy By Entirety: Important Details You Should Know

See if tenancy by entirety is a good choice for you and your significant other

Home Buying

Townhouse vs. Condo: Understanding the Differences

These two ownership options are different in many ways.

Household Finances

12 Retro Household Savings Tips

Which of these vintage money-saving hacks around the house will you share first?

Solar Basics

Debunked: Why People Think Solar Won't Work Where They Live

Harnessing the sun's power is possible in a surprisingly wide variety of locations and weather.

Major Purchase

Tenancy In Common (TIC) In Real Estate Explained

Get a quick breakdown of one of the real estate’s most popular terms, tenants in common or (TIC), how it works, and the pros and cons to see if making this real estate move would benefit you.

VA Home Loan

VA Loan Appraisal and VA Inspection Requirements, Including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023

Everything you need to know about the VA loan appraisal process and VA inspection, including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023.

Solar Basics

Your Ultimate Guide to How a Solar Panel System Works

Learn about the basic solar system fundamentals, how it operates, and what to expect.

Solar Basics

A Guide to Ground-Mounted Solar Panels

A home solar energy system mounted somewhere other than the roof can be larger and more productive.

Home Buying

Quitclaim Deeds Explained

A quitclaim deed is a fast way to transfer property, but unlike other ways, it includes no protections for the buyer.

Home Improvement

Your Guide to Solar Tankless Water Heaters

See how solar, tankless water heaters are a game-changer for solar panel homeowners.

Solar Basics

Everything You Need to Know About Bifacial Solar Panels

Get a better understanding of how bifacial solar panels work and whether they’re right for you.

Mortgage Refinance

Mortgage Recasting Explained: Why You Might Want to Do It

Keep your great low interest rate while lowering your payment—the double benefits of mortgage recasting.

Home Loans

Facing Financial Difficulty: Request for Mortgage Loan Modification

Facing financial difficulty? Write a hardship letter for a mortgage to request a mortgage loan modification. This guide covers essential steps, providing insights you need to protect your home.

How to Buy Foreclosed Property

How to Find the Owner of a Property: A Comprehensive Guide

What It Means to Be Conditionally Approved

Add conditional approval to the many possible stages of qualifying for a home loan. We explain what it is.

Understanding a Warranty Deed and Its Importance

How Much to Offer on a House Without Getting Ripped Off

Tips and tricks for making an offer on that home of your dreams.

Grantee vs Grantor in Real Estate Explained

Grantee vs grantor simplified. We explain these common real estate roles.

VA Construction Loans Explained

How a VA construction loan works: Borrow and build exactly the home you want.

Tenancy By Entirety: Important Details You Should Know

See if tenancy by entirety is a good choice for you and your significant other

Townhouse vs. Condo: Understanding the Differences

These two ownership options are different in many ways.

12 Retro Household Savings Tips

Which of these vintage money-saving hacks around the house will you share first?

Debunked: Why People Think Solar Won't Work Where They Live

Harnessing the sun's power is possible in a surprisingly wide variety of locations and weather.

Tenancy In Common (TIC) In Real Estate Explained

Get a quick breakdown of one of the real estate’s most popular terms, tenants in common or (TIC), how it works, and the pros and cons to see if making this real estate move would benefit you.

VA Loan Appraisal and VA Inspection Requirements, Including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023

Everything you need to know about the VA loan appraisal process and VA inspection, including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023.

Your Ultimate Guide to How a Solar Panel System Works

Learn about the basic solar system fundamentals, how it operates, and what to expect.

A Guide to Ground-Mounted Solar Panels

A home solar energy system mounted somewhere other than the roof can be larger and more productive.

Quitclaim Deeds Explained

A quitclaim deed is a fast way to transfer property, but unlike other ways, it includes no protections for the buyer.

Your Guide to Solar Tankless Water Heaters

See how solar, tankless water heaters are a game-changer for solar panel homeowners.

Everything You Need to Know About Bifacial Solar Panels

Get a better understanding of how bifacial solar panels work and whether they’re right for you.

Mortgage Recasting Explained: Why You Might Want to Do It

Keep your great low interest rate while lowering your payment—the double benefits of mortgage recasting.

Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

A variable interest rate might be invitingly low for a while, but what happens when it's time for the rate to adjust?