Buying a home should be fun and a worthwhile investment. Follow these simple Wisconsin first time home buyer steps to make sure you are ready to sign the papers and get the keys to your new home.

Be realistic about your budget – A mortgage broker can give you a solid estimate for the home payment and the escrow amounts. However, a mortgage broker does not know...

If you missed Part 1 – Available Mortgage Programs, Part 2 – Understanding the Payment or Part 3 – The Loan Process, be sure to read those first.

Many fall in love with the idea of buying a new home. Unfortunately, that euphoric feeling causes people to get details and plans mixed up. Buying a home is a wonderful investment, but it should be approached with the right strategy....

If you missed Part 1 – Available Mortgage Programs or Part 2 – Understanding the Payment, be sure to read those first. When you are ready, Part 4 – Pre-qualify is out!

Although buying a home usually requires getting a loan, this type of loan is very different from other types of lending. Here are some of the typical steps involved in the loan process for first time home owners....

If you missed Part 1 – Available Mortgage Programs be sure to read those first. When you are ready, Part 3 – The Loan Process and Part 4 – Pre-qualify are out!

Understanding a mortgage payment is very important for a Wisconsin first time home buyer. Most loans, such as for a car, are fairly simple to understand because it usually involves just two parts, the principal payment...

When you are ready, Part 2 – Understanding the Payment, Part 3 – The Loan Process and Part 4 – Pre-qualify are out!

It is assumed in this country that any reasonably intelligent adult understands the basic points of a mortgage before purchasing a home. However, lots of people don’t know how to change the oil in a car they own. Likewise, millions of people own computers and...