If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest ratepossible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically.

While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time.

Navigate today’s housing market and this rising rate environment with a few simple tips. Here are three things you may want to consider to help make your homeownership goals a reality.

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important?

Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. Here are steps to get you started

As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move?

Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022.

As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment?

The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer.

If you think the Bismarck housing market will slow down this winter, think again. Here’s a look at what several industry leaders have to say about the continued momentum in the current market, and what it means as we head into the early part of next year.