Debt is one of those things that can be both hard to live with and hard to live without. Many of us choose the former. The average household carried $137,063 in debt (including mortgages) last year.
What does open escrow mean? Opening escrow is quite simple. It involves going to the escrow or title company and handing over a deposit.
There's a perception that buying a home requires a 20% down payment, but the reality is far different. Learn more about home loan options.
Ever wonder how life might be better as a homeowner? From taking control of your finances and investing in your future, to improving your day-to-day quality of living-there's a lot to love about being a homeowner. Take a look at these 50 benefits homeownership could offer you.
When you choose the 'for sale by owner' (FSBO) route, you stand to save a substantial amount of money by not having to pay a Real Estate Agent commission.
Start your journey to better borrowing rates by reviewing and improving your credit score.
Many financial companies are adding behavioral assessments to their websites and some advisors even incorporate them into their services. The goal is to help you make better decisions when investing, borrowing, and spending.
To make the most of this world of opportunity, and to get closer to achieving the dream of homeownership, it helps to have control over your spending and to start saving early.
When you are about to make the largest purchase of your life, you need someone who will not only find you at a low rate but who gets the significance and wants to help you succeed in the most affordable way possible.
Buying a home and repaying student debt are not mutually exclusive. The key to achieving both goals is balance.
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