A few months ago, I sold my home and moved across the country. When I sat down with a real estate agent to discuss the possibilities, one of the most encouraging things she told me was that our home met the requirements for the USDA loan program. Read More
In our society, one of the biggest financial milestones is often combined with a major life milestone. The purchase of a home is still part of the “American Dream,” and many people view a home purchase as a mark of adulthood. Read More
Chances are that your house payment makes up a big chunk of your monthly expenses. If you find yourself looking for a little extra cash flow each month, one of the solutions is to refinance your home. You could save anywhere between $100 and $500 per month, depending on your current interest rate, your new interest rate, and other factors. Read More
The home loan process is one of the most involved and complicated processes out there. And it’s no surprise: Buying a home is a major financial commitment, and a lender puts up the money and takes on the risk. Read More
When trying to decide if you can afford to buy a home, it’s common to focus on the mortgage and interest. However, the costs of homeownership are often greater than you think. Many first-time homebuyers who carefully consider what they can afford are surprised when they begin adding up what they’re really paying for their homes. Read More
