So you have selected a house, and now you are getting down to the nitty-gritty on what it will really cost you to get into it. Your lender is required by law to give you a "Good Faith Estimate" of your closing cost expenses along with a booklet from RESPA, outlining "closing" or … [Read more...] about Catching and Understanding Closing Costs
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Interested in a Fixed Rate Mortgage
Does the idea of a mortgage with a fixed interest rate sound appealing? After watching interest rates go up and down unexpectedly, lots of home buyers think searching and locking into the best fixed rate mortgage is the way to go. But just as important is a thorough … [Read more...] about Interested in a Fixed Rate Mortgage
How Debt Consolidation Helps Homeowners
Too many homeowners are living large with budget-busting spending habits and are facing the same bleak outlook no matter where they live across the nation. For many, it's becoming a make-or-break situation just trying to pay their household bills everymonth. But those who have … [Read more...] about How Debt Consolidation Helps Homeowners
Finding A Home With Real Value
Buying real estate can be a worthy enterprise. There is a considerable amount of money in real estate, and much to be gained from investing in worthwhile real estate. There are plenty of homes on the market today, but in a tough economy it can be hard to find real estate worth … [Read more...] about Finding A Home With Real Value
Avoid Foreclosure at All Costs
As we've all witnessed in the media this past year, some homeowners can be very hardheaded when they falls into financial hardship and are facing foreclosure on their home. Typically they will resist offers to sell their home. But while noble, this can also be thoroughly … [Read more...] about Avoid Foreclosure at All Costs
Want to Rent Out Your 2nd Home?
Over the last twenty years or so, the number of people who own a second homes has increased greatly. So what used to seem like just a privilege for few is now something that more and more people enjoy. But given the recent economic downturn, the cost of leaving a second home … [Read more...] about Want to Rent Out Your 2nd Home?