Buying a home involves more out-of-pocket than just the down payment. There are also closing costs to pay for items such as title policies, recording fees, inspections, courier charges, reserves to set up an impound account and fees that a lender charges.
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You can tell a lot about a neighborhood by driving through it. Manicured lawns and well-kept homes indicate pride of ownership. Junk cars parked on overgrown lawns and overturned mattresses at the curb are signs of decay. However, if you rely on these ind
Continue reading >>There is a homebuying myth that needs dispelling. It has to do with mathematic certainty. The truth is, no formula exists for knowing if and when you should buy a home.
Continue reading >>While most people dread tax time, if you are getting a refund, this time of year can seem almost as rewarding as end-of-the-year bonus season.
Continue reading >>Navigating the range of home loans to find the one that best meets your needs can be difficult, particularly if this is the first home you’re buying.
Continue reading >>Warm and lived-in, with a majestic fireplace, wood craftsmanship from another era, and a crooked old apple tree in a beautiful garden—only an older house comes with its own personality.
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