A lender pre-approval is stronger than a pre-qualification — and gathering your documents ahead of time can make the process faster and less stressful.

A buyer told me she'd been "pre-approved" in five minutes online and was surprised when her lender later asked for months of paperwork. Her …

Arizona has no transfer tax, but buyers still pay lender, title, escrow, and prepaid costs at closing — here's what to expect and how to plan for it.

A first-time buyer called me after she'd saved for her down payment and said, "Nobody told me there was more …

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind …

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s …