Part I: Introduction to Mortgages and Decoding the Jargon At Divvy, we believe that homeownership isn’t something you have to achieve in one mammoth step. Instead, we consider it a goal to build towards brick by brick, and we’re committed … Continue reading Mortgages 101: What is a Mortgage and How Does it Work (Part I)
…and we’re back! Last week, we discussed the importance of home maintenance and how a proper maintenance routine can save you considerable money while also improving quality of life and boosting the market value of your property. Now it’s time … Continue reading Divvy’s Guide to Home Maintenance: Part II
Guide to what to expect with maintenance as a home owner Continue reading Divvy’s Guide to Home Maintenance: Part I
At Divvy, we understand that buying a home is one of the most exciting and important steps you will take in your life. That is why seeking out a well-trained and respected real estate agent is so important! An … Continue reading Divvy’s Top 6 Qualities for Finding the Perfect Real Estate Agent
In our previous post, we took a general look at the mortgage industry and discussed how its various components can affect the home buying journey. In this post, we dive into the specifics of the mortgage process. What does each … Continue reading Divvy’s Mortgage Readiness Guide: Part II
If you’re a part of the Divvy program, you’ve already taken a huge first step on your exciting journey into home ownership. You’re starting to learn the ropes of what home ownership really entails, and you have a clear goal in mind; to purchase the place you call home. So what does the leap into homeownership actually look like? What are the steps you need to take to continue your journey? At Divvy, our mission is to offer access to home ownership, and financial mentorship comes part and parcel with this access. We understand the details of the home buying … Continue reading Divvy’s Mortgage Readiness Guide: Part I
As millennials are about to surpass the Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation, their impact on the American housing market is becoming more significant. To find out exactly how they are changing the market, researchers at Apartment List asked 6,400 … Continue reading Millennial Homeownership Report: Millennials Can’t Afford Down Payments