--- title: HomeLend Mortgage Blog (4) description: HomeLend Mortgage Blog (4) --- - [(888) 749-9595](tel:8887499595) - [info@homelend.net](mailto:info@homelend.net) [![HomeLendLogo_TM-01-1](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/HomeLendLogo_TM-01-1.png?width=961&name=HomeLendLogo_TM-01-1.png)](https://homelend.net/)   - [Login](https://apply.homelend.net/#/) - [Apply](https://apply.homelend.net/#/milestones) - [Today’s Rates](https://homelend.net/quote/) - [Loan Programs](https://homelend.net/loan-programs/) - [Blog](https://homelend.net/education/) - [Calculator](https://homelend.net/mortgage-calculator/) - [About](https://homelend.net/about-us/) [tel:8887499595](tel:8887499595) [mailto:info@homelend.net](mailto:info@homelend.net) [![Homelend](https://blog.homelend.net/hubfs/HomeLendMortgage_January2020/images/Homelend_Logo_3_8_17_2000-scaled.png)](https://homelend.net/) - [Today’s Rates](https://homelend.net/quote/) - [Loan Programs](https://homelend.net/loan-programs/) - [Blog](https://homelend.net/education/) - [Calculator](https://homelend.net/mortgage-calculator/) - [About](https://homelend.net/about-us/) - [Login](https://homelend.net/about-us/) - [Apply](https://homelend.net/about-us/) - [(888) 749-9595](tel:8887499595) - [info@homelend.net](mailto:info@homelend.net) © 2019 # HomeLend Mortgage Blog We don’t expect you to know everything there is to know about buying a home. 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Feel free to explore our blog to find some quick answers to all your home loan-related questions. ##### [Home Buying](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/tag/home-buying) ##### [Refinancing](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/tag/refinance) ##### [First-Time Buyer](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/tag/1str-time) ##### [Borrowing 101](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/tag/101) [![Home Equity](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Home%20Equity%20Can%20Help%20You%20Build%20Long-Term%20Wealth.jpg?width=527&name=How%20Home%20Equity%20Can%20Help%20You%20Build%20Long-Term%20Wealth.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-home-equity-builds-wealth) ## [How Home Equity Builds Wealth](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-home-equity-builds-wealth) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 19](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/19) Owning a home is more than just having a place to live—it’s a long-term investment in financial security. A key advantage of homeownership is home equity,\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-home-equity-builds-wealth) [![Self-Employed](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Self-Employed%20Borrowers%20Can%20Qualify%20for%20a%20Mortgage.jpg?width=527&name=How%20Self-Employed%20Borrowers%20Can%20Qualify%20for%20a%20Mortgage.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-self-employed-borrowers-can-qualify-for-a-mortgage) ## [How Self-Employed Borrowers Can Qualify for a Mortgage](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-self-employed-borrowers-can-qualify-for-a-mortgage) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 18](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/18) For self-employed individuals, securing a mortgage can feel more complex than it does for traditional employees. Without a standard W-2 income, lenders\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-self-employed-borrowers-can-qualify-for-a-mortgage) [![Eco-Friendly](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Eco-Friendly%20Terms%20Every%20Homeowner%20Should%20Know.jpg?width=527&name=Eco-Friendly%20Terms%20Every%20Homeowner%20Should%20Know.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/eco-friendly-terms-every-homeowner-should-know) ## [Eco-Friendly Terms Every Homeowner Should Know](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/eco-friendly-terms-every-homeowner-should-know) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 17](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/17) Sustainability is becoming a priority for many homeowners, and understanding eco-friendly concepts is the first step toward creating a greener living\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/eco-friendly-terms-every-homeowner-should-know) [![Winter](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Why%20Winter%20Is%20a%20Great%20Season%20to%20Buy%20or%20Sell%20a%20Home.jpg?width=527&name=Why%20Winter%20Is%20a%20Great%20Season%20to%20Buy%20or%20Sell%20a%20Home.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/why-winter-is-a-great-season-to-buy-or-sell-a-home) ## [Why Winter Is a Great Season to Buy or Sell a Home](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/why-winter-is-a-great-season-to-buy-or-sell-a-home) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 16](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/16) The winter season often comes with a slowdown in the real estate market, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to buy or sell a home. In fact, winter\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/why-winter-is-a-great-season-to-buy-or-sell-a-home) [![contingency clauses](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Contingency%20Clauses%20What%20Homebuyers%20Need%20to%20Know.jpg?width=527&name=Contingency%20Clauses%20What%20Homebuyers%20Need%20to%20Know.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/contingency-clauses-what-homebuyers-need-to-know) ## [Contingency Clauses: What Homebuyers Need to Know](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/contingency-clauses-what-homebuyers-need-to-know) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 13](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/13) When buying a home, the purchase agreement is more than just a price—it’s a set of conditions designed to protect both buyers and sellers. Among these, \[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/contingency-clauses-what-homebuyers-need-to-know) [![foreclosure rescue scams](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Safeguard%20Your%20Home%20from%20Foreclosure%20Rescue%20Scams.jpg?width=527&name=How%20to%20Safeguard%20Your%20Home%20from%20Foreclosure%20Rescue%20Scams.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-to-safeguard-your-home-from-foreclosure-rescue-scams) ## [How to Safeguard Your Home from Foreclosure Rescue Scams](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-to-safeguard-your-home-from-foreclosure-rescue-scams) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 12](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/12) Homeowners facing the threat of foreclosure are often desperate for solutions, making them prime targets for scammers. Foreclosure rescue scams promise\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-to-safeguard-your-home-from-foreclosure-rescue-scams) [![Financial Advice ](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Financial%20Advice%20for%20Renters%20Building%20a%20Secure%20Future.jpg?width=527&name=Smart%20Financial%20Advice%20for%20Renters%20Building%20a%20Secure%20Future.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/smart-financial-advice-for-renters-building-a-secure-future) ## [Smart Financial Advice for Renters: Building a Secure Future](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/smart-financial-advice-for-renters-building-a-secure-future) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 11](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/11) Renting offers flexibility and freedom, but it also requires careful financial planning to ensure stability. From managing rent payments to saving for\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/smart-financial-advice-for-renters-building-a-secure-future) [![Sale of Your Home](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Days%20on%20Market%20Impacts%20the%20Sale%20of%20Your%20Home.jpg?width=527&name=How%20Days%20on%20Market%20Impacts%20the%20Sale%20of%20Your%20Home.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-days-on-market-impacts-the-sale-of-your-home) ## [How Days on Market Impacts the Sale of Your Home](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-days-on-market-impacts-the-sale-of-your-home) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 10](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/10) When you list your home for sale, one key metric to monitor is days on market (DOM). This figure tracks how long your home has been listed before going\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/how-days-on-market-impacts-the-sale-of-your-home) [![Rural Areas](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Top%20Loan%20Options%20to%20Help%20You%20Buy%20a%20Home%20in%20Rural%20Areas.jpg?width=527&name=Top%20Loan%20Options%20to%20Help%20You%20Buy%20a%20Home%20in%20Rural%20Areas.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/top-loan-options-to-help-you-buy-a-home-in-rural-areas) ## [Top Loan Options to Help You Buy a Home in Rural Areas](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/top-loan-options-to-help-you-buy-a-home-in-rural-areas) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 09](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/09) Rural areas offer tranquility, affordability, and the chance to own spacious properties, but financing a home in these regions often requires specialized\[…\] [Read more](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/top-loan-options-to-help-you-buy-a-home-in-rural-areas) [![Home Maintenance ](https://blog.homelend.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seasonal%20Home%20Maintenance%20Must-Haves%20for%20Every%20Homeowner.jpg?width=527&name=Seasonal%20Home%20Maintenance%20Must-Haves%20for%20Every%20Homeowner.jpg)](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/seasonal-home-maintenance-must-haves-for-every-homeowner) ## [Seasonal Home Maintenance Must-Haves for Every Homeowner](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/seasonal-home-maintenance-must-haves-for-every-homeowner) by [HomeLend](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/author/homelend) on [Dec 06](https://blog.homelend.net/blog/archive/2024/12/06) Seasonal home maintenance is crucial for protecting your property and ensuring comfort throughout the year. 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