Real Estate
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART III
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part II of this oral history series, our would-be homebuyers navigated the long march from offer accepted to closing on the house. From inspections, digital signatures and mounting […]
3 Tips for Navigating Home Buying in the 2021 Seller’s Market
If you are in the market for buying a home right now, you might be feeling a little discouraged. Limited inventory, meaning the number of available properties for sale, gives sellers a clear upper hand. Many members […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART II
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part I of our oral history series, we followed seven Service CU employees on the start of their homebuying journey. We heard what drew them to buying a […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART I
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick The laughter, the tears, the feelings of angst, excitement, and sometimes, even defeat – the emotional rollercoaster of a homebuyer’s journey. It starts as simply as a wish for […]
Piggyback Loan: When Two Mortgages Might Be Better Than One
If you have been looking into real estate lending options, chances are you may have stumbled upon an option called a piggyback loan. According to Zillow, the typical home price in the U.S. is around […]
Getting Started: Saving for your First Home
So, you’re saving for your first home – congratulations! As someone currently knee-deep in the process of readying themselves for the journey of buying a home in the next year, I can relate. There is […]
Homebuying for Millennials: Why You Can’t Always Take Advice from Your Parents on This One
If you’re a millennial who has begun to investigate homebuying, you’ve also likely reached out to your parents for advice. Parents are typically great sources for advice on all sorts of topics: from relationships, to how […]
How to Get Prequalified for a Mortgage
Is a new home in your near future? Simplify the application process and save yourself the stress of worrying about your finances by getting prequalified for a mortgage. Not only will the prequalification process let […]
How Does a VA Loan Work?
Are you a current or former military member looking to buy a home? If you are eligible, a VA loan may be the best option for you. A VA loan is a no or low […]
What Is a Home Construction Loan?
Thinking about building a home from scratch? While it might sound like a daunting endeavor, what better way to have your dream home than to make all the decisions about it from day one? Whether […]