According to a recent article by The National Association of Realtors, there is a common misconception that buying a home requires a 20% down payment. “The average down payment on a purchase mortgage was just 11 percent in 2016. And…

Follow these tips from Realtor.org to increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive housing market. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and your offer will be more…