The Art of Homeownership Blog

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...

When you buy a house, should your down payment be as high as you can afford? Not necessarily. There are several reasons why you should pay a lower...

If you are buying a home today, you need to be prepared to pay more for your appraisal than you originally anticipated.   That is simply the nature...

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...

Is Buying a Home as an Airbnb a Good Idea?   Airbnb is great. It lets homeowners make a little extra money and travelers get a great deal on a place...

Should You Buy a Rental Property? Rental property is a great way to both build wealth and provide new income streams. Should you buy a rental...

Platforms such as Airbnb have made it easy for homeowners to temporarily rent out unused spaces. But should you rent out rooms in your home for extra...

Rent vs. Buy Calculator   Can’t decide whether you should rent or buy your next home? Enter your information in this...

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?...

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...