<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=730207053839709&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
Skip to the main content.

Building
Community Blog

Subscribe to Our Newsletter!

Homebuyer Tips

Earnest money, house on top of money

Earnest Money: What Is It and How Is It Used to Buy a Home?

When you're ready to make an offer on your first house, you need to pull out all the stops to grab the seller's attention and solidify that deal! In...

Read More
Image of house keys sitting on paperwork.

What's a 'Good' Interest Rate on a First Home Mortgage?

Shopping for your first homeis an exciting experience. After all, it's the first place you can call your own! While finding a house that you're happy...

Read More
A man in a white hat, gray long-sleeved shirt, brown vest, work books, and jeans kneels on a roof of a house to inspect it.

What Will Fail a Home Inspection? Seven Items to Look Out For

A high demand real estate market means showings are quick, and decisions need to be made fast. But rushing the process could lead to some costly...

Read More
house hunting

9 Essential House Hunting Tips for Smart Buyers

Buying a house can be one of the most exciting times in your life, especially if it’s your first home! It can also be overwhelming if you do not feel...

Read More
Young couple sitting on the floor of an empty room, dreaming of their home.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Home

Buying a home can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Homeowners have the chance to build wealth as they pay off their home loans. Plus, a...

Read More
A drawing of the layout and square footage of a house, with tape measures laid on top.

Square Footage Calculator: How Much Space Do You Need in Your First Home?

Deciding what you want in your house is one of the most exciting things about shopping for your first home.

Read More
Realtor, homeownership, first-time homebuyer

Find A Realtor® Who Specializes in First-Time Homebuyers

There’s a first time for everything. Buying your first home is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming.

Read More
Silhouette of a key and a house in front of a sunset.

Why Fall and Winter Might Be the Best Time of Year to Buy a House

Before the pandemic caused major upheaval in the housing market, fall and winter were often considered the best time to buy because of better prices....

Read More