For most people, buying a home is the biggest purchase of their life – and it is one that more often than not will require you to borrow at least some amount of the purchase price. Thanks to the Internet, it is now easier to compare interest rates, and even fill out a mortgage loan [...]
If you’ve been saving for a new home down payment, but you aren’t quite ready to ink a deal yet, then the concept of renting to own may have crossed your mind – and for very good reason. For instance, in most cases, a portion of the rent that you pay in this scenario will [...]
The spring and summer months have traditionally been the peak time for putting a home on the market. This is particularly the case in areas that can have cold and snowy winters, as ice and slush don’t make for very enjoyable home shopping. But, even though potential buyers are certainly more plentiful in warmer weather, [...]
If you’re dipping your toe into the home buyer market for the very first time, you might have a bit of apprehension to go along with your excitement. That, however, is perfectly natural. After all, buying a home is the oftentimes the largest purchase that most people ever make. But just like any other “challenge”, [...]
If you’ve had your heart set on purchasing a house, but bad credit is holding you back, it may be time to start searching for your dream home again. That’s because, even though a good credit score can allow you to obtain a lower interest rate on a mortgage, having bad credit won’t necessarily prevent [...]
If you’re planning to sell your home soon, then you may be eligible for some nice tax deductions, exemptions, and / or write offs that can add to some sizable savings when you file your return. One key element that may be deductible are the costs of getting your home sold. This can include the [...]
Moving to a new home – even if it’s within the same zip code – can be stressful. But if you’re in the process of both purchasing and selling a home, not only can your nerves on be edge, but you could end up making some serious mistakes. Here are some of the most common [...]
While visions of your dream home may be dancing in your head, moving forward with the new typically means having to say goodbye to the old (and possibly the setting of a whole host of good, happy memories). So, how do you know if you’re truly ready to sell your current home and move forward? Here [...]
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With all of the recent hoopla regarding interest rates and market ups and downs, it can be overwhelming at best to know what to do with your hard earned money – and that includes deciding whether or not you should move forward with the purchase of a home. So, before you make a 30-year commitment, [...]