The purpose of insurance is to shift the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. Most policies have a deductible which(more…)
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Your Home’s Equity Could Be the Answer
A home equity line of credit, HELOC, is a mortgage loan made to homeowners to be used on an as-needed basis. A lender, such as(more…)
Which Value Do You Want?
What your home is worth depends on why you ask the question. It could be one value based on a purchase or sale and an(more…)
Shorter Term – More Savings
Whether you’re refinancing your current home or buying a new one, something worth considering is a 15-year loan rather than a 30-year term. The payments(more…)
Home Energy Aware
After the mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is for utilities and the major component is energy. Contributing factors include air leaks, insulation, heating and(more…)
Home Safe Home
Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Sometimes, we take it for granted and unfortunately, we do need to remain vigilant about(more…)
Other People’s Money for College
Consider the goal of funding a child’s college education in the future. If “other people’s money” in the form of a scholarship is not a(more…)
Assumptions are an Alternative
In the late 80’s, both FHA and VA began requiring buyers to qualify to assume their mortgages. The main reason there haven’t been many assumptions(more…)
Family & Friends Mortgage
Anytime a lender and borrower can agree on rates and terms, it can be a good match but IRS has specific rules that govern the(more…)
Down Payment Problem – Are You Sure?
There is increasing difficulty for first-time home buyers to save for their down payment as indicated in the graph. Several factors that contribute to this(more…)