A blog that takes you from: HOUSE TO HOME

We help people buy houses so they can create a home. Here we share more than mortgage finance tips (although we do that too); we aim to help you make your house a home through DIY projects, pet care, hosting tips, yard maintenance and much more!

Get these tips, projects, and much more delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe below.

Pick a Blog or Topic

Don’t buy stuff on credit cards. I know, I know. You literally just got pre-qualified! You’re going to be a homeowner! And that...


( read )

Tags: Mortgage, Home Loans

I know what you’re thinking…why would you need more than one mortgage at a time? Other than, obviously, if you want a vacation...


( read )

Tags: Mortgage, Homeowners, Home Loans,

The predicted 2015 housing boom just keeps expanding; single-family home sales in May grew to a remarkable 7-year high. Though...


( read )

Tags: Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, Home,

You’ve found your dream home – now you need to win it – or at least win the right to purchase it. In today’s market, sellers...


( read )

Tags: Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, Home,

A new survey released from Zillow uncovers that buyers, in most markets, can break even on a home purchase in less than two years...


( read )

Tags: Mortgage, Home Loans, Home Sales,

By Amy Patterson On June 15, 2015

PMI Q&A

Many lenders advertise ways for you to avoid PMI, but why? We’re here to cover some questions about PMI, and show you the other...


( read )

Tags: Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, Home Loans,