By Sam Wax Your parents own a house in the Tampa Bay area that has doubled in value since they bought it. They are ready to downsize, and you are trying to buy your first home in a market where...
Yes, you may be able to buy a house while carrying student loan debt. Student loans do not automatically disqualify you from getting a mortgage. However, your monthly student loan obligation can...
By Sam Wax If you're house-hunting in the Tampa Bay area, you've probably typed your income into an online calculator, gotten a big number back, and wondered whether you can really afford it. It's a...
By My Easy Mortgage Team Nobody wakes up excited to think about their credit score. It’s one of those things that sits in the background until the moment it matters. And for most people, that moment...
By Jay Rosado If you've started shopping for a home or recently closed on one, you've probably heard the word "escrow" more times than you can count. It sounds complicated. It's not. A mortgage...
By Gilbert Bennett VA loans can provide significant benefits to active or retired service members and offer a more comprehensive set of advantages than conventional and FHA loans. The U.S....
By Gilbert Bennett First-time home buying can be one of the greatest joys someone experiences. Obtaining a place they can call their own might seem a bit overwhelming, but there are simple steps to...
By Sam Wax Thinking about buying a house in 2026? You’re not alone. Many people include “buying a house” among their New Year’s Resolutions, which helps them get started. But is 2026 a good year to...