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Crib Equity Blog
Expert advice for your hombuying journey.


When W-2s Won't Work: Home Financing for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
While entrepreneurship offers flexibility and autonomy, it can create unique challenges when purchasing a home. The traditional mortgage pro
Emenyo Segbefia
Feb 274 min read


Crib Equity Expands to Help Georgia Homebuyers Compete
The Georgia housing market has become increasingly challenging for homebuyers. The numbers tell a stark story: monthly payments for...
Emenyo Segbefia
Feb 192 min read

Why we're building Crib Equity
A more affordable path to homeownership matters to us Home ownership has long been central to the American Dream, and for good reason....
Skye Laudari
Oct 4, 20244 min read


Credit scores de-mystified
The importance of understanding your credit score Have you ever wondered just how much your credit score influences your day-to-day life?...
Skye Laudari
Sep 9, 20245 min read


Agents: Experienced guides in your home-buying journey
Introduction Navigating the home-buying process can often feel like steering through a maze of financial, legal, logistical and emotional...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Impact of family wealth on homeownership
Homeownership is celebrated as a critical step toward financial security, yet its accessibility is significantly influenced by one's...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Potential hidden impacts of the NAR commission ruling
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently settled a lawsuit that contended that MLS (multi-listing service) requirements for...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Everything to know about mortgage insurance
Mortgage insurance (sometimes referred to as MI or PMI) might be the quiet sentinel on the path to homeownership, subtly deciding who...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Financial roadmap for your homebuying journey
Embarking on the homeownership journey requires advance planning to avoid some common pitfalls and minimize overall expense. This...
Skye Laudari
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Exploring Different Mortgage Options: Which One is Right for You?
Choosing the right mortgage is a critical step in purchasing a home and can significantly impact your financial health for years to come....
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Down payments: A homebuyer's guide
Is the purchase of your dream, or maybe your first, home within reach? The answer likely depends heavily on your down payment. This...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20243 min read

The challenge of affordability for first-time home buyers
Is housing affordability a distant dream for first-time buyers? Let's explore. The Current State of the Housing Market The housing market...
Skye Laudari
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Avoiding common home buying mistakes
Did you know that 82% of millennial homeowners have at least one regret about their first home purchase? That's right. Buying a home is a...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read

Homeownership as a path to wealth creation
Is there a reliable way to build wealth and secure financial stability? Homeownership might be the answer. This article explores the...
Skye Laudari
Sep 9, 20244 min read

Making homeownership dreams a reality sooner
While the dream of owning a home remains an integral part of the American Dream, the reality of achieving this dream is becoming more...
Skye Laudari
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Strategies to boost your down payment and cut mortgage costs
Buying a home is a significant financial undertaking, and one of the biggest challenges prospective homeowners face is saving for the...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Resolving to purchase a new home in 2024?
As we pop the cork on 2024, the Crib Equity team is contemplating our progress from 2023 and our resolutions for the New Year....
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20242 min read

Losing the American Dream: How wealth inequality locks out new homebuyers
Challenges and Solutions for New Buyers in a Market Defined by Existing Wealth The dream of homeownership, once a visible and attainable...
Skye Laudari
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Feeling down about your down payment? You're not alone.
Are you struggling to afford a home purchase because of the savings required for a down payment? You're not alone. Research has...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20242 min read

The 5 most important considerations for buying the perfect home
If you're thinking about making the jump from renting to owning, congratulations! Purchasing a home is major life and financial...
Henry Van Voorhis
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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