Some would-be buyers have emotional reasons to own a home like having a place of their own where they can raise a family, feel safe…
The cartoon character Wimpy would say that he’d gladly repay you Tuesday for a hamburger today. Some real estate investors say a similar thing to…
Credit card debt in America is back to levels prior to the recession. The average credit card APR is just under 16% according to CreditCards.com…
Rental homes are the IDEAL investment because they offer a higher rate of return than other investments without the volatility of the stock market. With…
During the banking crisis in the Great Recession, certain types of mortgages were unavailable that are once again being offered. Fortunately, the 80-10-10 mortgage is…
An estate plan is a collection of documents to ensure that your wishes are carried out because of death or incapacity to make decisions for…
U.S. taxpayers have enjoyed specific tax benefits for home ownership since personal income tax was introduced by the 16th amendment in 1913. While these benefits…
Spring Forward on Second Sunday in March This weekend, adjust your clocks forward by one hour. Most people find it convenient to change…
The National Association of REALTORS® reports in its 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers that 12% of all buyers paid cash for their home.…
Lenders regularly publish mortgage rates but they may not be available for all buyers. Imagine that the mortgage payment based on an advertised rate influenced…