So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 2: The Down Payment
So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 2 Scratching together a down payment is probably the most daunting hurdle to buying a home — and there are boatloads of them!
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Homeownership Linked to Happiness
Homeownership Linked to Happiness Homeownership in the U.S. can lead to higher levels of subjective well-being.
4 real estate trends we’ll see in 2016
4 real estate trends we’ll see in 2016 The Federal Reserve’s anticipated rise in interest rates is expected to impact all sorts of real-estate transactions, whether you’re buying, selling or […]
IMPORTANT CLAUSES IN YOUR REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
IMPORTANT CLAUSES IN YOUR REAL ESTATE CONTRACT You have just found your dream house, and would like to buy it. What to do now?
Mortgage Rates Edge Higher This Week
Rates Going Up! Mortgage rates inched higher this week following on the heels of a better-than-expected November employment report,
5 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew
5 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew The financial side of home buying can sometimes feel like a nightmare in which you’re stuck in a calculus final that never ends—and […]
Dos and Don’ts for a First-Time Home Buyer
Dos and Don’ts for a First-Time Home Buyer Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake […]
Beware These 9 Real Estate Code Words
Beware These 9 Real Estate Code Words Knowing the deeper meanings of these real estate terms could help you avoid wasting your time on a home that isn’t right for […]
Decoding the Listings: Architecture Edition
Decoding the Listings: Architecture Edition OK, let’s get this straight: Craftsman isn’t just the brand name of the tools out in the garage, and Cape Cod isn’t just a fabulous […]
Rent vs. Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage
Rent vs. Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. […]
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