Resources

Discover how we modernized our cottage using home equity by leveraging built-up value to fund upgrades that boosted comfort, style, and resale potential.

Discover the essential HELOC requirements for loan approval on our blog. Get the details you need to secure your loan.

Use our house inspections checklist to prepare for your home inspection, spot red flags, estimate costs, and negotiate repairs before you close on a home.

Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

Use this new home checklist to learn essential tips on safety, inspections, and address updates so you can settle in comfortably and enjoy your new home.

Here are the counties that have seen the biggest growth in housing over the last decade.

Learn about FHA condo approval requirements for buyers, including eligibility rules, documentation needed, and how to find FHA-approved condominium projects.

Wondering “How much does it cost to refinance?” Here’s your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.

Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.

Want to buy a home for the first time? More affordable homes are hitting the market now, giving first-time buyers more choices and a better shot at ownership.

Learn how rising inflation influences current refinance mortgage rates, where they may be headed next, and why acting fast could save you money.

Learn how to win a real estate bidding war in a competitive market by understanding contingencies, using smart offer tactics, and proven strategies that work.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

Can’t afford surprise repairs or vet bills? Learn how to protect your home, belongings, and pets with affordable insurance from Better Cover and Lemonade.

Learn the differences between FHA and Conventional loans, and find out which is the best choice for you with our step-by-step guide.

The fight against LGBTQ+ housing discrimination has turned a corner. Learn your rights with the Better.com infographic on LGBTQ+ homeownership.

Discover the best places to live in New Jersey, what’s unique about the real estate market, how to find a New Jersey Realtor, plus 7 steps to buy a home.

From instant pre-approval letters to eliminating unnecessary costs, here’s how digital lenders make homebuying more convenient, transparent, and speedy.

Learn what the underwriting process timeline looks like, what underwriters review, common approval conditions, and how Better helps speed up the process.