Real Estate

(BPT) – Buying your first home is a major milestone which can seem overwhelming — especially financially. Whether you’re tired of renting, growing your family or just want a place that feels like your own, you can take simple steps to prepare for becoming a homeowner. Take time to get your financial ducks in a […]

(BPT) – More veterans are taking advantage of an important benefit for service members: A Veterans Affairs (VA) loan. According to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 1.4 million VA loans were taken out in 2021, a 15.6% increase from the previous year. However, there are still many veterans who are not

(BPT) – From finding a new career in a new city to reevaluating your financial plan, and everything in between, choosing where to live after leaving the military isn’t an easy decision. That’s why Navy Federal Credit Union and Sperling’s Best Places compiled a list of the Best Cities After Service to understand where veterans

(BPT) – By AmeriSave Mortgage Corp. For generations, homeownership has been synonymous with the idea of achieving the American Dream. This has certainly been true for many Hispanic Americans, who have used their homes to establish roots in their communities for their families. More than 8.8 million Latino families now own homes across the U.S.,

(BPT) – Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a real estate transaction can be a stressful process. There are, of course, the expected stressors of finances, moving costs and repairs, but buying and selling is also an emotionally stressful process. Opendoor, an e-commerce platform for residential real estate, recently conducted its first-ever financial wellness

(BPT) – Evictions have been front-page news during the pandemic, and for a good reason. At the start of the pandemic, the National Low Income Housing Coalition estimated that without assistance, 30 to 40 million Americans would be in danger of eviction by the end of that year. It’s a heart-wrenching situation, which was largely

(BPT) – Buying a home is a life-long dream for many people, but it can also be a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience, especially in today’s highly competitive housing market. It can be even more overwhelming if you’ve never bought a home. According to the National Association of Realtors, first-time homebuyers represented 34% of all homebuyers

(BPT) – According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in the next twenty years, and many of those adults plan to age in place for as long as they can. If you or a loved one want to stay at home as you

(BPT) – For the past several years, homebuyers have faced a hot housing market and home prices have risen at what can seem like an intimidating rate. In today’s market, it could take a family earning the national median income up to 14 years to save for a 20% down payment plus closing costs, according

(BPT) – More and more baby boomers are migrating to the South chasing affordability, a moderate climate and beautiful scenery. According to the 2021 U-Haul Growth Index Tennessee ranks third as the most moved-to state in the country and was the number one moved-to state in 2020. Tennessee is especially popular with retirees. Tellico Village,