15 answers to common questions about buying a new construction home
Learn how to navigate buying a new construction home—from the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.
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Learn how to navigate buying a new construction home—from the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.
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Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklist—most of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.
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Rent-to-own is an alternative to buying a home outright. For those who might not qualify for a traditional mortgage, rent-to-own offers a path to ownership.
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Gifts letters are common in financing the down payment for a home. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of using gift funds towards your mortgage.
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Online mortgage calculators may not be as reliable as you think. Find out how to get a Better idea of how much house you can really afford.
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When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.
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More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.
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When you’re trying to determine whether it’s a smarter choice for you to rent or buy your home, you need to consider what is involved with renting vs. buying.
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Even with Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns driving record-low interest rates, mortgage rates continue to fluctuate. Here’s a detailed breakdown of why.
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ll want to start preparing to take out a mortgage well before you apply. Here’s a guide to getting yourself ready.
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Getting ready to apply for your first mortgage? Make sure you know what to expect. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the entire mortgage process from start to finish.
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Learn what mortgage lenders are looking for when evaluating a loan application — and what first-time homebuyers can do to meet their requirements.
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What’s the difference between fixed and adjustable rate mortgages? What are points and credits? How will your down payment affect your interest rate? We have your answers.
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Being a self-employed borrower can make homebuying more complicated. But with the right planning and people to help you, it can be easier. See what you can do now to...
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Touring homes is an exciting part of the home purchase journey. Here’s a guide to help you tick all the (not-so-obvious) boxes to find your dream home.
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There’s no secret sauce to setting your mortgage price, just these key variables.
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Buying a house is overwhelming, especially for a first-time homebuyer. But with the right preparation, you can take control and avoid the most common homebuying hurdles. We’ll show you how.
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Don’t let these common first-time homebuyer myths and misconceptions scare you away from buying your dream home.
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Get answers to your questions about escrow accounts - what is an escrow account, how does it work, and whether escrow for taxes and insurance is necessary.
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Making an offer on a home is a tricky move. You don’t want to offer too much but you also want to be competitive. While there's no magic formula, here...
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