10 Easy Ways to Save for a House
10 Easy Ways to Save for a House My last post (Buying a House Will Cost Me HOW Much?!) told you about the costs associated with a home purchase. You undoubtedly recall that buying a home is usually an expensive…
10 Easy Ways to Save for a House My last post (Buying a House Will Cost Me HOW Much?!) told you about the costs associated with a home purchase. You undoubtedly recall that buying a home is usually an expensive…
Buying a House Will Cost Me HOW Much?! Buying a house is usually the most expensive and important financial decision you will ever make...and on average, you'll need a few thousand bucks right up front! Let's break it down: In…
7 Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage! Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big…
Millennials Taking On More Mortgages Than Any Other Generation According to a recent article on realtor.com ("Millennials Now Taking On More Mortgages Than Any Other Generation"), millennials "...have increased their home buying purchase power and now boast the largest share…
President Trump could save home buyers a ton of money on title insurance Trump FHFA changes could save home buyers money on title insurance (via The Mortgage Professor): "A few simple changes in financial regulation could pay huge dividends…
5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage Buying a home is an important decision that should be carefully considered and thoroughly researched. Check out these 5 tips for shopping your mortgage: 1. Know what you can afford. Review your monthly…
Monopoly made it seem so easy. But in real life, there’s no advancing to payday, and rent does not cost $16 in New York. In fact, the median cost of a two-bedroom apartment rental in the U.S. is $1,178. That’s 35%…
10 U.S. Housing Markets That Will Rule 2018 - Lakeland, FL is #5! 5. Lakeland, FL Median home price: $224,950 Predicted sales growth: 3% Predicted price growth: 7% "...Lakeland's allure lies in its location. It's about 40 minutes east of Tampa and an…
4 Things to Know About Closing Costs WHAT ARE CLOSING COSTS? Closing costs are fees that must be paid when the property title is transferred from seller to buyer. WHAT DO THEY COVER? Costs differ based on location, property and loan…
Get the Loan, Skip the Appraisal! Can you really get the loan and skip the appraisal? Yes! As Kelsey Ramirez writes over at HousingWire: "Fannie Mae is now following suit in the appraisal-free arena by allowing property waiver inspections on some…