Rachel Rice

Financing is an important piece of the construction process for your new build home. Read this guide to make sure you have everything you need.

Are you considering getting into real estate investment? Buying and fixing up an investment property can be a labor-intensive undertaking, but it might also become a source of income.

If you're looking to invest in real estate, getting a non-qualified mortgage for a rental property might be easier than you think.

Being a homeowner can make you a target for cybercriminals who want to steal your personal information for their own profit. Learn how to protect yourself.

Spring is the perfect season to start your home garden full of vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Tax season is here, and if you’re a new homeowner, you should know that you will receive a tax form from your mortgage lender this year – your Form 1098, otherwise known as your Mortgage Interest Statement.

Both pre-qualification and pre-approval are valuable tools when searching for and buying a home. Learn about the differences between the two and how you can benefit from each.

Are you a self-employed professional, a real estate investor or a high-net-worth individual? We carry non-qualified mortgage products to suit your needs.

Make sure you secure the right mortgage and experience a smooth approval process by avoiding these common mistakes.

Fall is an ideal time to landscape your yard, since the cooler temperatures are easier on your plants, shrubs and trees. Plus, if you’re thinking of selling your home, landscaping might boost your resale value.

Use these simple tips to make your home more inviting for the holidays, while also protecting your property from weather-related damage, bolstering your property's value.

The four main parts of your mortgage payment are the principal, interest, taxes and insurance. Learn all about amortization and how to make a payment.

We all have financial goals, whether we’re striving to become debt-free, retire comfortably, or save up a nest egg for a future generation. Whatever reasons you have for wanting to create wealth, owning a home can be a powerful way to get you there.

An investor loan is designed to meet the specific needs of an investment property (or properties). These loans can enable borrowers to get higher loan limits than traditional mortgages.

If you’re a business owner or freelancer, a non-qualified mortgage can help you qualify for a loan using alternative methods of income verification.

Sticking to a budget consistently can help you free up funds, giving you more flexibility to spend on the things you enjoy.

Sales of newly built homes are outpacing the sale of existing homes, signaling buyer interest in new construction.

Whether you build or buy your home will depend on your priorities, as well as your timeline, budget, and lifestyle.

We’ve compiled the predictions of some of the biggest entities in finance and real estate, and we’ll give you a rundown of their expectations for the 2025 housing market in terms of home sales, housing supply and home prices.

Generation Z is one of the largest generations of Americans, and as they continue to enter their home buying years, their impact on the housing market may grow.