Author: Cedric Castillo

Buying a home is a big financial investment – perhaps the biggest one you’ll make in your life. Be sure to do your homework and carefully evaluate how you want…

Closing costs are fees paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. This point in time called the closing is when the title to the property is conveyed (transferred)…

According to the 2015 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau, the average completion time of a single-family home is around seven months. It’s important to note that factors, such…

In a move that will make home loans more affordable, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced today that it will reduce the annual premiums most of its borrowers pay on…

Buying a home is more cost-effective than renting in two-thirds of the nation’s housing market, according to the 2017 Rental Affordability Report issued by ATTOM Data Solutions. In a data…

First-time home buyers face challenges that more experienced home buyers do not. For example, a first-time home buyer may not be able to show the same stable work history that…

The relationship status of homebuyers is shifting. In 1985, 81 percent of homebuyers were married couples. Today, that figure is closer to 66 percent, even though the number of unmarried…

There are some renters who have not yet purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living…

Some Highlights: Your monthly housing cost is directly tied to the price of the home you purchase and the interest rate you secure for your mortgage. Over the last 30…