Have you ever considered taking out a home equity loan (also known as a HELOC) to consolidate your debt? There are a lot of people out there giving personal finance advice that will advise you to do that when you’re trying to pay off your debt. But I think consolidating your debt into a home […]
Mortgage
How to Pay a 30 Year Mortgage over 15 Years
Today I have a guest post from Jonah Trenton. Hope you enjoy it. Don’t forget to check out my take on what he has to say about a 15 year vs. 30 year mortgage at the end of the post. Taking Out a 30 Year Mortgage Over 15 Years Buying a house is a big […]
What Do I Do if My Mortgage is Under Water? 4 Ways To Get Your Head Above Water
There has been a lot of talk about houses being under water over the last few years since the real estate market went bust. Today I want to talk about just what under water means, and what it means for you. What Does Under Water Mean? The term under water (synonymous with the term upside […]
Should You Buy or Rent, Which is Better?
Have you ever asked yourself the question ” is it better to buy or rent ” when it comes to finding a place to live? If you read my last post “Is Buying a Home a Good Investment?” , you found that a home is not always a good investment if you’re looking for an investment-like […]
Is Buying a Home a Good Investment?
Is Buying a home a good investment.? We’ve always heard from the media, our parents and older relatives, and, of course, real estate professionals that buying a home is a good investment that always helps to secure your future. We’re told buying a home is a good investment that will appreciate over time. It […]
12 Wise Steps for Buying a Home
When you decide it’s time to buy a home, especially for the first time, there are a lot of very important details you need to know that can save you a massive amount of time, money, and problems if you just make an effort to pay attention to what you’re doing and use a little […]
