Do Home Values Always Go Up?
Sometimes home values fail to rise as you hoped or even plummet. What are the odds that a home you buy will continue to increase in value?
Should You Build a Home?
Instead of looking high and low for the house you want, you can buy land and have professionals build the house of your dreams.
How Much Should Your Down Payment Be on Your First Home?
Is it possible or safe to purchase a house with a lower down payment?
Reverse Mortgages: Safe Income or Scam?
Some people would trade the value of their home for a regular income—if they didn’t have to move. Reverse mortgages exist to fill this need.
Is It Time to Refinance Your Home?
Refinancing your home means replacing your current home mortgage with a new mortgage at different—hopefully better—rates.
Webinar Recording: Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
When a move involves both buying and selling a home, stress and anxiety are doubled. What if you manage to sell but find nothing to buy? What if you’re on […]
What Is Title Insurance, and Why Do You Need It?
Title insurance protects you from financial loss due to defects in your home’s title. It’s costly, but a bargain for the risks you prevent.
Foreclosure
Foreclosure allows lenders to recover some of the amount owed to them by selling or taking ownership of the mortgaged property.
FHA Loans for Homebuyers
Today we’ll discuss FHA loans, one type of government-backed mortgage option. And the best news: they aren’t just for first-time homebuyers!
Refinancing
With interest rates at a historic low, many Americans are considering refinancing their mortgage.
Mortgage Basics
A mortgage is a loan used to buy property, which uses the property as collateral. Mortgages are usually a safe bet and can help you build wealth.
Homeowners and Renters Insurance
A homeowners policy covers both your house itself and its contents. Renters insurance protects the contents of a rented home.
Five Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home
Five Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home Buying a home is a financial goal for many Americans. But it’s hard to say when is the right time to make […]