Do you know what a jumbo loan is? How about earnest money? PMI? The mortgage industry has its own language. You don’t need to be fluent. Check out this link for some of the lingo you might hear along your homebuying journey.

More importantly, it’s where your financial freedom resides. Think of your down payment as an investment in that financial freedom. And even if your investment is as small as 3%, it will grow over time into your greatest asset.

That’s because they only play it once a year. New Years is all about starting fresh and making plans. If buying a home is one of them, then these simple New Year’s resolutions can help you make it happen.

We love a good closing. And you will too because it’s an opportunity to save money if you know where the bargains are. Learn how many of the fees associated with your closing costs can be negotiated, discounted or maybe even avoided altogether.

It’s a baseball thing. But in homebuying, being a great closer can save you money. The key is in the preparation. Check out this link for some great tips about what to expect in terms of closing costs and how to maybe strike a few of them out.