Making a Profit When You Buy a House – How Likely is It?
Buy a house and build equity. Owning a house is a forced saving plan. The mortgage tax deduction makes buying a better option then renting. You’ve heard all these things. But are they true? And will...
View ArticleHome Buying Lessons from the Winter Holidays
Before the jolly fat man in red, before eight candles, and before the first fruits of the harvest, there was the sun. We can learn about home buying from all of them. Why do we have so many holidays in...
View ArticleShared Equity Homeownership – Is it a Good Idea for You?
When most people sell their house for a profit, they keep all the proceeds. In shared equity homeownership, however, the seller keeps only some of the appreciation. Why would anyone do this? And is it...
View ArticleHands on Home Buyer – Coming Attractions
Hands on Home Buyer – Coming Back Soon Look for us in January 2013! We’ll have lots more of the funny and informative info to help you buy your first home. Plus, we’ll be adding more ways for you to...
View ArticleShould You Buy a House Just for Christmas?
You think I’m crazy, right? No one would buy a house just for Christmas, right? You might be surprised. And you might find yourself tempted to buy a house for just one day too. The picket fence looks...
View ArticleWhat Did First Home Buyers Most Want to Know in 2013?
I learn a lot looking at my most popular posts of the year. What are the neglected topics that other real estate professionals aren’t writing about? And more importantly, what do first home buyers...
View ArticleFind Your Perfect Neighborhood – Quick Tips
On vacation you found the perfect neighborhood—beautiful houses, friendly people, close to shops you find funky and fun. Unfortunately, it’s miles from where you work. If only you could those...
View ArticleShould You Have a Big Wedding or Buy a House?
People who hold $100,000 weddings don’t ask themselves this question. They can afford to have a big wedding and to buy a house. But normal folks? This is a big decision. Would you spend thousands on a...
View ArticleWhy the New Loan Estimate Disclosure Will Still Confuse First Home Buyers
For years, first home buyers have been confused by two mortgage disclosures: the Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs and the Truth in Lending form. As of last week, both disclosures are combined into...
View Article7 Traits Every First Home Buyer Needs
Everyone will tell you what you need to buy your first home: good credit steady income plenty of savings. Is that all? Or do some first home buyers have character traits that will make them more...
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