Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
From deciding how much you need for a down payment to determining which mortgage best suits your situation, find our tips for first-time home buyers.
Considering a Major Home Improvement Purchase? Read This First.
Whether you have just signed your mortgage papers or you've lived in your home for years, major purchases (and home improvements) are an inevitable part of homeownership. In the best-case…
10 Ways to Make Your Fixer-Upper More Energy Efficient
In this article, we outline ten ways to make your fixer-upper more energy efficient, many of which are quick and inexpensive.
What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
If you lose your job or face a medical crisis, you might not be able to make monthly payments. Here's what to do if you can't pay your mortgage.
Can You Get a Mortgage With Lots of Student Loans in 2022?
Whether in good standing, deferment or default, follow below to learn all you need to know about applying for a mortgage with student loans.
Is Owning Better Than Renting? Yes, Here’s Why.
From stability and creativity to tax savings and built equity, we explain exactly why owning is better than renting below.
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Current Trends in Mortgage Loans [VIDEO]
Torii's Chief Revenue Office Mike Sokolowski talked recently with Hunter Evers, mortgage officer from Fairway Mortgage (based in Back Bay, Boston), about the current mortgage loan trends for homebuyers. Read…
How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?
If you have ever bought a home, then you probably know about closing costs. But if you’re buying a house for the first time, you might be surprised to learn…
The Long-Term Financial Benefits of Home Ownership
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. (In case you missed it, today's housing market…
All About Mello-Roos Tax
Mello-Me, Mello-Yous, Mello-They, Mello-Roos! All kidding aside, if you're a first-time home buyer in Los Angeles County, you've probably heard of (or soon will hear of!) Mello-Roos Tax. What is…