Monica Alvarez

Senior Editor

14 articles


First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Florida

First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Florida

Monica Alvarez · Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min read

Should You Spend Your Full Pre-Approval Amount

Should You Spend Your Full Pre-Approval Amount

Monica Alvarez · Oct 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Self-Employed Mortgage Pre-Approval and What It Takes

Self-Employed Mortgage Pre-Approval and What It Takes

Monica Alvarez · Sep 28, 2026 · 10 min read

What It Actually Takes to Qualify for an FHA Loan in 2026

What It Actually Takes to Qualify for an FHA Loan in 2026

Monica Alvarez · Sep 21, 2026 · 5 min read

You Have Until September 30 to Apply for This $13,500 Homebuyer Grant

You Have Until September 30 to Apply for This $13,500 Homebuyer Grant

Monica Alvarez · Sep 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Credit Score Secrets for Mortgage Approval

Credit Score Secrets for Mortgage Approval

Monica Alvarez · Jan 19, 2026 · 24 min read

First Time Home Buyer Zero Down Options

First Time Home Buyer Zero Down Options

Monica Alvarez · Jan 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Break Even House Calculator for Renting vs Buying

Break Even House Calculator for Renting vs Buying

Monica Alvarez · Jan 6, 2026 · 7 min read

Spring 2026 Housing Market for Buyers

Spring 2026 Housing Market for Buyers

Monica Alvarez · Jan 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Picking a Savings Account for Your Home Down Payment

Picking a Savings Account for Your Home Down Payment

Monica Alvarez · Jan 5, 2026 · 11 min read

How to Improve Your Credit Score for a Mortgage

How to Improve Your Credit Score for a Mortgage

Monica Alvarez · Jan 5, 2026 · 5 min read

FHA vs Conventional Loans

FHA vs Conventional Loans

Monica Alvarez · Jan 5, 2026 · 33 min read

Mortgage Pre-Approval Explained

Mortgage Pre-Approval Explained

Monica Alvarez · Jan 5, 2026 · 19 min read

5 Overlooked Down Payment Assistance Programs

5 Overlooked Down Payment Assistance Programs

Monica Alvarez · Jan 5, 2026 · 6 min read