Buying A Home

First Time Home Buyers and Existing Homeowners

First-time home buyers, get the information you need and make the right decisions about buying your first home. Learn about the mortgage process, the right way to get a pre-approval and the home loan options available to you.

In this section, you’ll learn:

1. $8,000 First-time Homebuyer Credit: 6 Insider Tips
2. Forget Pre-Qualified; Get Pre-Approved Before You Shop
3. How to Finance Your First Home
4. Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees

Expert Home Buying and Selling

Seasoned home buyers can learn expert tips, including how to use Smart Buyer pre-approvals, best ways to buy a new home, and when it’s time to buy an investment property or vacation home.

In this section, you’ll learn:

1. Getting an Appraisal When Buying a Home
2. Making an Offer on Your Next Home
3. Investing in Real Estate to Boost Your ROI
4. Closing Costs and Fees Explained
5. First Time Home Buying Mistakes

Mortgage Loans for Home Buyers

Find out more about mortgage loans that give you a stable mortgage payment in a high-cost market. Learn the truth about interest-only mortgages, pre-approvals and no-documentation loans.

In this section, you’ll learn:

1. FHA Loans Help You Buy a House…Your Home
2. Busting Myths About Interest-Only Mortgages
3. Mortgages with Low or No Down Payments

Credit and Credit Scores

Learn everything you need to know about your credit report and credit score. Find out how your credit and your debts can affect your ability to get a home loan, and what to do if you need to fix your credit.

In this section, you’ll learn:

1. What You Should Know About Your Credit Report
2. Your Credit Score, Explained
3. Little-Known Ways to Improve Your Credit Score