If you are in the market to buy or build a house and need some advice for buying a new home, don’t be intimidated by the prospect. There are ways to make buying real estate easier, even if it’s your first time. Decide What Kind Of Home You Need Some first-time homebuyers make the mistake of buying a home they will grow out of, rather than grow into. It may be a good idea, depending on your short-term and mid-range plans, to buy a house you can … [Read more...]
Saving Money In The 2020 Economy
Do you need to save more money in the 2020 economy? There are some developments in the last days of 2019 that will have an effect on some aspects of life, while other money-saving ideas are tried-and-true, but need an update for the 21st century. You can add to your savings in the new year with a few simple tricks. Home Owners And House Hunters There have been many articles written about how amazing 2019 was for home buyers, those who want to … [Read more...]
Government-Backed Mortgages Vs Conventional Home Loans
Do you know the difference between a conventional mortgage and a government-backed home loan such as an FHA loan, VA mortgage, or USDA home loan? There are two big areas some are concerned with; those areas are down payments and mortgage insurance. We’re looking at the differences between conventional and government-backed home loans with this in mind since a home loan down payment and the insurance you’ll need over the course of the loan are … [Read more...]
Down Payment Facts For Home Buyers
Down payment facts for home buyers are incredibly important; these aspects of buying and paying for a home may be glossed over in the planning stages during the initial excitement over potentially owning a home. But once a first-time home buyer starts running the numbers and figuring out how much down might be required on a conventional or FHA mortgage, it’s a sure bet that if down payment help is available it will be used. Do you know what … [Read more...]
Should I Refinance My Home Loan?
Should I refinance my home loan? That is a question many homeowners ask. And it's a question that is especially relevant when news headlines at CNN Money and elsewhere reflect a trend toward lower mortgage loan interest rates. When rates go down, the ability to refinance into a lower mortgage interest rate is very attractive, but who should consider making the jump? The United States Federal Reserve Board weighs in on this question on its’ … [Read more...]