By Shawn DoVale, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

Many homebuyers hear the names Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the mortgage process, but few understand what these organizations actually do. While they are not lenders and do not provide mortgages directly to …

By Shawn DoVale, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

A home inspection is a comprehensive, non-invasive visual examination of a residential property's overall condition, systems, and components conducted by a licensed or certified professional home inspector who systematically evaluates the home from top …

Title insurance is a specialized form of indemnity insurance that protects real estate buyers and mortgage lenders against financial losses arising from defects, disputes, or claims related to the ownership history — or "title" — of a property.

Unlike most other forms of insurance, which …

By Shawn DoVale, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

A mortgage recast, also known as a loan recast or re-amortization, is a process by which a borrower makes a large lump-sum payment toward the principal balance of an existing mortgage and then asks …

What the 2026 Mid-Year Housing Data Actually Tells Us

The housing market rarely moves in a straight line, and 2026 has been no exception.

According to HomeServices of America's newly released National Housing Outlook mid-year report (read the full report here), the year opened …

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a buyer to take over — or "assume" — the seller's existing mortgage, including its remaining balance, interest rate, repayment term, and other loan conditions, rather than obtaining a new mortgage at current market rates.

Relocation real estate companies, often referred to as "relo" companies or third-party relocation management companies (RMCs), are specialized firms that serve as intermediaries between employers and the real estate market to facilitate the seamless transfer of employees from one geographic location to another.

When …

What's a construction loan?

A construction loan is a short-term, specialized financing product designed to fund the building of a new home from the ground up, covering the costs of land acquisition (in some cases), labor, materials, permits, and other expenses associated with the construction process.

Pre-approval in residential real estate is a formal process through which a prospective home buyer submits a comprehensive application to a mortgage lender who then thoroughly evaluates the buyer's financial profile — including income, assets, debts, credit history, and employment — and issues a written commitment indicating …

By Karen S. Faber, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

Financing Options for Buying a Home Before Selling Your Current Home

One of the most common concerns homeowners face when planning a move is how to buy their next home before selling …