Tag: financing

Buying Down Your Interest Rate: A Smart Buyer’s Guide

When purchasing a home, every fraction of a percentage on your interest rate matters. One way to save money over the life of your loan is by buying down your rate—often called paying for “points.” Here’s what that means and how it works. What Does “Buying Down Your Rate” Mean? A mortgage “buydown” lets you…
How Crypto Is Changing Real Estate Transactions

Imagine buying a house not with a check, wire transfer, or mortgage—but with Bitcoin or another crypto/digital currency. It may sound like something out of the future, but it’s already happening right now. More and more people are using cryptocurrency to buy real estate, and new laws and tools are making this easier and more…

Buying Down Your Interest Rate: A Smart Buyer’s Guide