Guides by Moving Process: Buying A Home

Looking for the Best Mortgage

Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage--whether it’s a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan--is a...

Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud

Buying or refinancing your home may be one of the most important and complex financial decisions you'll ever make. Many lenders, appraisers, and real estate professionals...

10 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-...

Housing Rights Of People With Disabilities

Anti-discrimination laws that protect persons with disabilities, such as the Fair Housing Act, define the term " disability." To be protected under the law, a person's...

What is RESPA?

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. The purposes of RESPA...

What Does it Mean to "Close" on a Home?

Closing on a home, or "settlement" is the legal process through which the possession of a home is passed from a seller to a buyer. Once a buyer has closed on a home, the...

Buying a Condominium

Chicago is a large metropolitan city. However, with a growing population, housing in Chicago is becoming more and more ex-pensive. With the value of square footage in the...

Fair Housing and the Hearing Impaired

The disability provisions of the Fair Housing Act, as many as local and state laws, make it illegal for landlords, sellers, real estate agents, insurers, or lenders to...

National Flood Insurance Program

One day, you might wish you had more than a roof to protect your home and belongings from the rain.

Consider these facts:

How to Buy a Home With a Low Down Payment

a consumer’s guide to owning a home with less than three percent down

If you’re dreaming of buying a home,...