The Art of Homeownership Blog

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

Interest Rate VS APR: What’s the Difference?   Are you in the process of purchasing a home and find yourself confused by all the different terms?...

Tips For Preparing Your New Home Before Moving In Did your dream home in Orange County look perfect and spotless during the open house? No matter...

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...

What Are Mortgage Points – And How Do They Work? Mortgage points are payments that are made at the closing of a home loan (added on to your total...

The Financial Benefits Of Homeownership While the rent vs. buy discussion is an ongoing one, we want to take a moment to reflect on some of the...

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

How To Win Against Multiple Offers   It’s hardly a secret that the residential real estate market has been starved for listings since late 2020....

  What is your debt-to-income ratio, and why is it important when you’re applying for a mortgage? After all, it’s a term you’re almost guaranteed to...