If you have great credit, you may be able to purchase a house, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best idea–especially if your partner’s credit score is less than stellar. Imagine the following: you’re a financial rock star. You’ve always paid all of your bills on time and you’ve always […]
Hunting for the best mortgage lender? Here are a few ways you can find him or her. The mortgage process has a bad reputation. People think of it as confusing, long, and stressful. It doesn’t have to be, though! The right lender can streamline and simplify things for you. But […]
These steps can help minimize stress as you buy your first home. Ready to take control of the roof over your head and become a homeowner? You know that buying your first house is one of the biggest moves you’ll ever make in your life, and you might be […]
If you’re thinking about refinancing your house, these tips are worth reading. The housing market crash has a definite silver lining. Because of it, we’re currently seeing some of the lowest rates in recent history! That’s not just good news for new buyers, either. If you currently have a mortgage, […]
These real estate tax mistakes could cost you, so work on avoiding them now! Tax season feels like a distant memory, so you might be wondering why you need to think about your taxes in July. I’ll tell you why! We’re already two-thirds of the way through the year, and […]
More and more people are finding themselves underfunded when it comes to their retirement, what are you to do? Tap your home equity. There are plenty of reasons as to why many people aren’t prepared financially for retirement. Our lifespans are increasing, Baby Boomers are retiring all at once forcing […]
The housing market is unpredictable, but with the right data and study of historical trends, economists can make fairly accurate predictions about where it’s headed. Economists are still upbeat about the future of the housing market for the rest of the year, despite the most recent data that showed a […]
You might have a “fixed-rate” mortgage, but that doesn’t mean your monthly payments won’t rise. A fixed-rate mortgage doesn’t guarantee that your monthly payment will never change. If you chose to go with an adjustable-rate mortgage, it should come to no surprise when your mortgage fluctuates. After all, that is […]
After a one-year hiatus in 2014, Pixar hit the ground running with this instant classic that will be enjoyed by all ages. The “Movies Under the Stars” feature presentation will have you laughing inside and out! Don’t be fooled, just because Inside Out is an animated film doesn’t mean you can’t […]
It’s OK to harness your inner designer, but it’s important you remember to keep it in check before you self-sabotage your own home’s sale. Would you wear sweatpants and sandals to the most important job interview of your life? I’m going to assume you’re a person who cares about their […]