Home Inspections: What Buyers Should Expect

Home Inspections: What Buyers Should Expect A home inspection is a 2–4 hour visual, non-invasive assessment of a property’s structure and systems—including roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical—designed to identify safety issues and necessary repairs. Buyers should attend to ask questions, expecting

Mortgage Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification What Is Pre-Qualification? Is an initial, informal assessment by a lender or financial institution to estimate how much money a borrower might be able to borrow (like for a mortgage or car loan) or how capable a supplier is of handling a contract, based on basic fi

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home Pay Down Credit Cards Avoid New Debt Check Your Credit Report FAQ: How much credit score do I need? Many loans start around 580–620.

Common Home Buying Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Common Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid Skipping Pre-Approval Overstretching Your Budget  Ignoring Inspection Results FAQ: Is waiving inspections risky? Yes—especially for first-time buyers.