Mortgage scams to avoid come in a variety of different types and not all of them have to do with purchasing a home or applying for a new loan to so. The Department of Housing and Urban Development warns consumers that mortgage scams frequently involve foreclosure avoidance schemes or refinance loans instead of new purchases. New purchase loans are not always scam-free. But there are some things you can do to protect yourself when buying the … [Read more...]
Homeownership Woes: Ways to Pay For Unexpected Repairs to Your HVAC System
Unexpected repairs to your home… they always seem to come at a bad time, right? You either don’t have the money for them or have the money for them but the money is designated to something else… either way you look at it, unexpected home repairs are so inconsiderate of your time and money. Before you became a homeowner, you probably paid rent somewhere, whether it was in an apartment or rental property. As a renter, you didn’t have to worry … [Read more...]