Buyer Basics Thursday

First-time home buyer education, mortgage basics, and step-by-step guides to buying your first home.

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Condo Financing Requirements

Condo mortgages have extra rules about HOA finances and owner-occupancy. What to know.

Oct 11, 20261 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: New Construction Loans Explained

Building instead of buying? Understand construction-to-permanent financing.

Oct 4, 20261 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Multi-Family Home Buying: Live in One, Rent the Rest

House hacking with a 2-4 unit property. How to qualify and what to expect.

Sep 27, 20261 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Second Home Mortgages

Vacation home or getaway? Learn how second home financing differs from primary residences.

Sep 20, 20261 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Investment Property Financing Basics

Buying a rental? Different rules apply. Understand rates, down payments, and requirements.

Sep 13, 20261 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Single vs Married: Tax Differences for Homeowners

Your filing status affects mortgage interest deductions. What to know.

Sep 6, 20263 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Buying With Variable Income

Commission, bonuses, or seasonal work? How lenders calculate your income.

Aug 30, 202610 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Student Loans and Mortgages: What to Know

Student debt affects your DTI. Strategies to qualify with education loans.

Aug 23, 202610 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Buying After Foreclosure

A foreclosure affects your mortgage options, but homeownership is still possible.

Aug 16, 202610 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Buying a Home After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy isn't permanent. Learn the waiting periods and steps to homeownership.

Aug 9, 202610 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Self-Employed? Tips for Getting a Mortgage

Buying a home when self-employed requires extra documentation. Here's how to prepare.

Aug 2, 202610 views

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Buyer Basics Thursday: Co-Borrower vs Co-Signer: What's the Difference?

Adding someone to your loan? Understand the different roles and responsibilities.

Jul 26, 202611 views

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