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- March 23, 2024
- by Angela
What Is Mortgage Insurance and How to Avoid
Mortgage insurance is an annoying charge some first time home buyers might see as part of their payment. It can eat into your budget and make homes less affordable. Getting out of it is possible but requires a larger down payment.
- March 23, 2024
- by Angela
What Is Mortgage Insurance and How to Avoid
Mortgage insurance is an annoying charge some first time home buyers might see as part of their payment. It can eat into your budget and make homes less affordable. Getting out of it is possible …
- February 13, 2024
- by Angela
Crowd Sourced Real Estate Investing
A new trend in real estate investing is somewhere between owning a property outright and buying a REIT ETF or mutual fund. It is called “crowd-sourced” real estate investing.
- January 24, 2023
- by Angela
Planning for Home Maintenance
Here is a complete breakdown of all the costs that you will incur as a homeowner for a typical detached single family home. These include replacing the roof, painting the exterior, updating the plumbing, redoing …
- December 6, 2022
- by Angela
5 Tips for Getting the Best Mortgage
When you buy a house, repayment can take up to 30 years. In latin the term mortgage roughly translates to “death pledge”. That's why it's good to shop around for the best mortgage you can …
- November 22, 2022
- by Angela
10 Types of Home Loans To Know About
Are you in doubt about which mortgage is the best when buying a house? Depending on your situation you might be able to choose between several options. In this article I will outline the 10 …
- October 18, 2022
- by Michael
Home Values and Rising Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have gone up over 4% between October 2021 and October 2022. Although nowhere near the peak of 18% in 1981, rates have not been higher since 2002. The housing market is about to …
- April 21, 2022
- by Angela
ARM vs a Fixed-Rate Mortgage
When you get a mortgage there are two main types to consider. Do you want to take a loan with a fixed or adjustable rate? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
- April 7, 2022
- by Michael
Ways to Let Your Kids Inherit Your House Tax-Free
When it comes to passing on inheritance, there are ways to do it tax-free. Specific tools, like a gift asset, a trust, or a will goes a long way in helping your heir avoid taxes.
- January 28, 2022
- by Angela
9 Common Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
Buying a house for the first time can be pretty stressful. It is easy to make certain mistakes. This article will be your guide to the common mistakes you should avoid when buying a house.
- December 16, 2021
- by Angela
10 Reasons Why Renting May Just Be Better
Many people think that when they buy a house life is magically better. After all, homeownership is the “American Dream”... In reality homeownership isn’t all positives. Do you know the reasons why it is better …
- November 30, 2021
- by Michael
What Are Points on a Mortgage Loan
The interest rate on a loan is the primary factor determining your payment and how much you pay the lender over the life of the loan. Did you know that in some cases you can …
- April 30, 2021
- by Michael
Real Estate Investing: What You Should Know
If you find real estate investments confusing or are yet to begin your investment journey, here’s a guide to help you get a head start! I was a landlord for several years, including during the …
- December 4, 2020
- by Michael
Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
Low interest rates have led many people to wonder if it is time to refinance their mortgage. Low interest rates, as well as several other scenarios, might mean that it is a good time to …
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