Guest Blogger Kevin Dunn of First Portfolio Lending explains how buying a home in Washington, DC has never been more affordable thanks to a new program from the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) called “DC Open Doors”.

Have you ever responded to an email advertisement promising the investment opportunity of a lifetime, a way to lose fifty pounds in a month, or a free swim in the fountain of youth? So, why would you do so when it comes to your biggest asset?

I heard that Fannie Mae was raising their minimum down payment requirement from 3% to 5% so I contacted a loan officer to get the scoop. Guest Blogger, Ramez Fahmy of Caliber Home Loans explains the latest changes to Fannie Mae’s underwriting guidelines and how they may or may not impact your decision to buy a home.

Are you thinking about buying a home on a property that has well water or a septic system? Before you write that offer to purchase, take a look at the five tips from our guest blogger, Amy Pletz of Home Land Septic Consulting.

Guest Blogger, Tripp Piotrowski of BridgeTrust Title Group in McLean, Virginia, talks about the importance of title insurance when buying or refinancing a home.