There can be many reasons homeowners aspire to have their home paid for. They can include no mortgage payments, financial…
All of us encounter major life events and they have the possibility of disrupting our lives temporarily, if not permanently. The…
House-hacking refers to buying a multifamily property on an owner-occupied mortgage, living in one unit and renting the others. If you’re…
If you’re at an age where you need to be taking Required Minimum Distributions (age 70.5) from your IRA, a…
In the time that it takes to write one check, you can set it up with your bank and never…
Checklists work because they contain the important things that need to be done. They provide a reminder about things we…
Single family homes offer the investor an opportunity to borrow large loan-to-value loans at fixed interest rates for long terms….
Lenders typically quote mortgages at a market rate but can offer a lower interest rate loan if the borrower is…
For a short time after the housing crisis a decade ago, some homeowners thought the value of home is a…
Affordability, stability and flexibility are the three reasons homebuyers overwhelmingly choose a 30-year term. The payments are lower, easier to…
Fear of the unknown is common among all ages. Kids, at night, imagine monsters in their closets or under their beds…
Most parents don’t put a lot of credence in the statements “Everyone is doing it” and “No one does that…
Being a better homeowner is a full-time job. It takes good information to make good decisions not only when you…
Here’s the scenario: you have a project and need to borrow some money, but you want to do it in…
Generally speaking, when you need an inventory of your personal belongings, it is too late to make one. Sure, you…