Resources

Discover the essential HELOC requirements for loan approval on our blog. Get the details you need to secure your loan.

See what you’ll miss if you buy a house without an agent, when DIY can work for you, and everything you need to know about how to buy a house...

First year cost cheat sheet for homebuyers + sensory staging advice for sellers

Life insurance requires an understanding of different policies and coverage needs. Better Cover can make the process of getting coverage quick and simple.

Term life insurance protects your loved ones if your death occurs during a set coverage period and can be a low-cost way to protect your family financially.

Down payments and closing costs can make homeownership a struggle for many first-time buyers. Luckily, Texans have a number of assistance programs that can help.

A guide for buy-curious renters, simple staging strats, and water safety musts

Inflation-savvy budgets, spruced up sales strategies, and utility cost-cutters

Check out recent lending reforms, ask before you sell, and fireproof your property

Hitting homebuyer stride, going low in listing limbo, and beating buyer’s remorse

Learn the pros and cons of a cash out refinance to help you decide if the financial move is right for you.

With a cash out refinance, you take out a new mortgage for more money than you owe on your current loan. The difference is paid to you in cash.

Home prices are up, interest rates are up, which also means credit card rates are up. Learn how a cash-out refi can help you lower costs and save on interest....

Discover how single women are flexing their homebuying power, find out the best week to list your home if you’re looking to sell, and why Phoenix, AZ is so hot.

A newly married couple buys a home to put down roots near family and connect with their community.

Builders are ramping up to meet homebuyer demand, and the fresh inventory could help cool off rising new home prices.

Better compiled a list of 15 events and milestones in the history of the American mortgage system, using information from news articles, encyclopedias, and historical literature.

A guide to navigating first time homebuyer loans, grants, and programs to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

A lot goes into making an offer on a home. Here are the 6 steps—from determining your price to sealing the deal.

Home prices continue to rise, but the holiday season could spell opportunity for some. See multiple ways first-time buyers can get a competitive edge.