Are you in the process of buying your first home? Many people approach the decision like Jon White. He winged it. Winging it ended up costing him thousands of dollars in fees and unexpected expenses that could have been avoided. Thankfully, his second home buying experience was an example in lessons learned. When buying your...
Buying your first house is a rite of passage for many adults. The process of financing has changed significantly over the past few years, and even experienced home buyers are not always sure what to expect. Get Pre-Approved Unless you’re planning to pay with cash, before you look at houses online or enlist the...
Knowledge is power for recent graduates with student debt. One common belief is that student debt prevents you from saving for a down payment or ruins your credit score to the extent that you can’t qualify for a home loan. While these factors can impact your ability to purchase a home, student debt doesn’t deserve...
When I’m not blogging, I manage the other family business; a coin-operated laundromat. The work is less than fabulous, but I spend an enormous amount of time with people – that I love. A brief conversation with a long-time customer (and previous employee…long story) landed on home ownership. I shared how we are selling a...