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If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home.The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...
Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees for paperwork required to buy a house. Thats a lot of money to come up with when you may have already put everything toward a down payment.Some fees from mortgage...
If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.ProsA Home With a Story " If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect.Unique...
For veterans or service members looking to buy a home with a Veterans Affairs loan, there are some extra steps to take and home condition requirements that arent needed with other types of loans.The home must be safe, clean, in good condition and move-in ready, partly...
When applying for a home loan, it’s important to keep in mind how much monthly mortgage you can afford. Through the approval process, lenders will factor in your credit score, income and other financial data to determine the maximum loan amount youre eligible for, and...
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
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If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home.The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...
Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees for paperwork required to buy a house. Thats a lot of money to come up with when you may have already put everything toward a down payment.Some fees from mortgage...
If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.ProsA Home With a Story " If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect.Unique...
For veterans or service members looking to buy a home with a Veterans Affairs loan, there are some extra steps to take and home condition requirements that arent needed with other types of loans.The home must be safe, clean, in good condition and move-in ready, partly...
When applying for a home loan, it’s important to keep in mind how much monthly mortgage you can afford. Through the approval process, lenders will factor in your credit score, income and other financial data to determine the maximum loan amount youre eligible for, and...
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...