The Art of Homeownership Blog

Par Mortgage Rates: What They Are, And Why They’re So Hard To Get Today If you are trying to qualify for a mortgage today, at some point you are...

Should You Have a Co-signer on Your Mortgage? A common question we hear is whether or not someone should have a co-signer on their mortgage. The...

What Does a Real Estate Agent Mean by Comp? What does your real estate agent mean when they say the word “comp?” It’s short for “comparable” and is...

One of the biggest challenges we see in this industry is first-time homebuyers struggling to save money for a down payment. Here are a few tips we’ve...

Should You Sell or Rent Your Home When You Move? If you plan to move soon, you have a few options on what to do with that house you own. Namely you...

When is the best time of year to buy a home? The short answer is: it depends. Here are a few things to consider.

How To Win As A Buyer In Today’s Housing Market Today’s real estate market is an interesting one.Home prices are going up fast. Homes don’t stay on...

Remote Work: A Great Opportunity to Achieve Your Homebuying Goals The pandemic led to a huge increase in remote work. There areadvantages to...

What to Expect From a Home Appraisal and Inspection Home appraisals and inspections are necessary steps in the home buying process. A new home...