by Carole Hiu Miller | May 31, 2023 | Buyer, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Apr 12, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses....
by Carole Hiu Miller | Oct 12, 2022 | Buyer, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Jun 29, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Nov 11, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help...
