Articles

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Mar 11, 2025

In the exciting world of buying your first home in New Mexico, there's some good news! Home prices have slightly decreased - by about 0.5% from last year, making it a bit easier for first-time buyers.  However, with...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Mar 05, 2025

In today's housing market, buying a home has become more expensive, not just because home prices are going up but also because the amount of money you need for a down payment has increased. The latest informat...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Before you consider buying a home, it's vital to figure out how much you can afford. This depends largely on three major factors:   The Mortgage: What type of mortgage you can get, the terms, and your inte...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Feb 20, 2025

In Lansing, Michigan, a new program is offering a big helping hand to people buying their first home. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is giving up to $25,000 to help with the initial ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Tax time has arrived in the United States, running from January 27 to April 15. During this period, the IRS expects to receive over 140 million tax returns. For homeowners, this is a prime time to tap into special t...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Feb 03, 2025

Looking for your first home is thrilling, but figuring out how to pay for it can be a bit scary. Good news, though—there are special loans made just for first-time buyers. These loans are great because they ask f...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jan 28, 2025

Yes, it's possible to purchase a home without making a down payment, and this is particularly achievable for first-time home buyers. There are special home loan programs with zero down and various assistance program...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jan 20, 2025

Have you been having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? There's good news from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They've updated their plans to assist homeowners just ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jan 15, 2025

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act is a new proposal that could make it easier and cheaper for people to buy homes. It's especially focused on areas where house prices are low ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jan 06, 2025

Many Americans dream of owning their first home, and a proposed benefit called the "First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" might help make that dream come true.  This p...