Homebuying

Learn how an escalation clause can help strengthen your offer, help you win bidding wars, and decide if it's the right move in your homebuying strategy.

Learn the key differences between pending vs contingent in real estate, what each status means, and how to successfully make an offer on homes in either stage.

Learn how an escalation clause can help strengthen your offer, help you win bidding wars, and decide if it's the right move in your homebuying strategy.

Learn about buying a foreclosed home in this comprehensive guide. Discover the necessary steps, pros, and cons, and make informed property investment decisions.

Discover how to determine the fair market value of a home. Understand what it is, the key factors influencing property value, and its uses in real estate.

Wondering if you can sell your house if you have a HELOC? The short answer is yes. Learn how the process works and what to expect when it’s time to...

Discover how to get rid of PMI and save on mortgage payments. Explore actionable strategies, cancellation criteria, and decide if removing PMI is worth it.

Check the FHFA Conforming Loan limit increase for 2025 and how it could impact homebuyers, lenders, and the housing market. Stay updated on new mortgage limits.

Discover how a VA IRRRL can cut your rate and payment with fewer documents, no appraisal, and rolled in costs. Start your streamlined veteran refinance today.

Buying a condo comes with plenty of perks, but here’s what you need to consider before committing to this type of home.

Want to use an online lender to buy or refinance your home? Get pre-approved for a mortgage online easily with Better Mortgage, on your schedule and terms.

Discover conventional loan requirements, how they compare to FHA and VA loans, and find out if this type of mortgage is the right fit for your situation.

Explore pre approval, verified approval, and conditional approval stages, what lenders verify at each, and how faster approvals strengthen home bids today.

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Learn about FHA condo approval requirements for buyers, including eligibility rules, documentation needed, and how to find FHA-approved condominium projects.

Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.

Learn how to win a real estate bidding war in a competitive market by understanding contingencies, using smart offer tactics, and proven strategies that work.

Discover the 8 steps to buying a home with ease. This complete guide helps first-time buyers navigate the process confidently, from search to closing.

Learn what the underwriting process timeline looks like, what underwriters review, common approval conditions, and how Better helps speed up the process.

Learn the key homeownership lessons from a Better intern: insights that combine real estate expertise with early career development and first-time buyer tips.