When Interest Rates Go Up
The Feds have been pretty indecisive about moving interest rates up, but the down-low is that they plan to make the move upwards in December. Read more ⇢
Buying
Honoring our Veterans
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of… Read more ⇢
Keeping It In Balance: Knowing Your Credit-to-Debt Ratio
Many potential new homebuyers find themselves unable to secure a loan, confined to a smaller home or at least to a smaller loan because they don’t understand the ins… Read more ⇢
Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
During the past several years, as folks struggled to survive the economic downturn and job loss, many smart people turned to entrepreneurship. In fact, working for yourself, either part-time… Read more ⇢
New or Pre-Owned Home?
Some homebuyers want nothing but a brand-new home with pristine appliances, sparkling bathtubs and stickers still on the windows. Others look for established homes in neighborhoods with mature… Read more ⇢
Disappointing Appraisal?
You’ve found the perfect home at the perfect price and made an offer that the sellers accepted. But, the appraisal came back lower than your offer. Read more ⇢
Does Size Really Matter?
Now that you’re embarking on home ownership, you might wonder how large a space you actually need. After all, apartments tend to be a bit smaller than the… Read more ⇢
Home Loans Especially for College Grads
With outstanding student loan debt topping $1.2 trillion, and more than 40 million borrowers carrying student loan debt, the age of first-time homebuyers is edging upwards. Among… Read more ⇢
Should “Hidden” Costs of Buying a Foreclosure Keep me from Buying One?
While the housing market in most places certainly has improved and the number of foreclosed homes on the market has decrease, they will always be foreclosed homes available for… Read more ⇢
Final Four for Home Buyers
When it comes to basketball, we only have 64 teams to narrow down into our Final Four to fill our brackets. When it comes to buying… Read more ⇢
ADVICE ON PURCHASING A HOME AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
Buying a home is exciting. If you’re young, it gives you the sense of finally stepping into the adult world. If you’re at some other life change (marriage, starting… Read more ⇢
When to Get Pre-Approval for a Mortgage
If you’re even considering purchasing a home in the next year, the time to start the pre-approval process is now. Why so early? Here’s some advice to get you… Read more ⇢
Loan Options with Low Downpayments
U.S. economists expect 2015 to be a strong year for housing. What this means to you is that more homes are selling and the supply of… Read more ⇢
House or Condo?
One of the big decisions facing homebuyers is whether to purchase a home, or to buy a condominium. Just to be clear, as used here, a condominium is a… Read more ⇢
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