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By Megan Patterson October 23, 2025
Discover how a rate buydown can lower your mortgage interest rates and make monthly payments more manageable. Learn the benefits, costs, and who can benefit in our comprehensive guide.

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Person typing on a laptop at a white desk; mug and pencils present.
By Megan Patterson October 23, 2025
Discover how a rate buydown can lower your mortgage interest rates and make monthly payments more manageable. Learn the benefits, costs, and who can benefit in our comprehensive guide.
A home office with white cabinets , a desk and a chair.
By Megan Patterson October 5, 2025
Are you self-employed and wondering how to get approved for a mortgage? Learn how freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business owners can buy a house with confidence.
A city skyline at night with a highway in the foreground.
By Megan Patterson September 29, 2025
Discover why Raleigh, NC is one of the best places to live. Explore new construction homes, market trends, lifestyle perks, and True Homes communities in Raleigh.
By Megan Patterson August 11, 2025
Discover Locust, NC—a welcoming small town just minutes from Charlotte. Explore local attractions, top-rated schools, community events, and why Locust is the perfect place to call home.
Charlotte, North Carolina skyline at dusk.
By Megan Patterson August 4, 2025
Thinking of leaving the city? Discover 5 signs you're ready to move to the suburbs near Charlotte, NC, including Rock Hill, Locust, Albemarle & more.
A city street in Charleston with a lot of buildings and palm trees.
By Megan Patterson July 29, 2025
Thinking of moving to Charleston, SC? Discover the best suburbs like Summerville, Ravenel & St. George—plus jobs, schools, and new homes in the Lowcountry.
A before and after photo of a kitchen and dining room.
By Stacy Vassilski July 22, 2025
Torn between moving or improving? In this article, we break down the key advantages and disadvantages of each option to help homeowners decide with confidence.
A group of people are having a picnic in the park with a dog.
By Megan Patterson July 21, 2025
More millennials are buying homes in 2025. Discover why first-time buyers trust True Homes for personalized, affordable new construction.
An aerial view of a city with a fountain in the middle of it.
By Megan Patterson July 16, 2025
Discover 9 affordable small towns in the Carolinas with charm, jobs, and city access—ideal for first-time buyers, remote workers, and families.
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