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Saving Up for a New Home

It is a good idea to be ready to purchase a home. Usually this means that you will need to save up for a down payment. read more »
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New Home = New Furniture? (Not So Fast)

While the idea of brand new furnishings in a new home seems appropriate, there are many reasons to wait. Here is why I suggest putting off the shopp[...] read more »
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New Home or Existing Home – Which is the Better Deal?

Buying decisions today look more permanent than they did a few years ago. A home purchased today might stay with us for 10 or 15 years before selling[...] read more »
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Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper?

Would it be a better option to buy a new home, or to buy a fixer-upper? When choosing your next home, it is one of the most important issues to consi[...] read more »
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New homes vs. used homes

Some want a brand-new home with an untouched bathtub. Others prefer a home with character in an established neighborhood. Personal preferences aside,[...] read more »
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The “Boring” Benefits of Staying in Your House and Paying Off the Mortgage—PART TWO

The decision to refinance your mortgage to a lower rate isn’t always as clear cut as it seems. With refinances, people tend to be obsessed with rate[...] read more »
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The "Boring" Benefits of Staying in Your House and Paying Off the Mortgage—PART 1

The U.S. government has taken over of FNMA and FHLMC to insure the free flow of mortgage money, interest rates are at the 5% level and an $8000 homeb[...] read more »
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