Is now the best time to buy a home? How much can you afford to spend on a house? Do you have enough for a down payment? Where do you want to live? If you’re thinking about buying a home, it makes sense to get it right from the beginning. A home is one of […]
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How to Buy a Home: From viewings to closing
Whether you’re buying your first home or your third, it’s an exciting time. After all, it’s one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make, and it’s a place where you’ll make lasting memories. It’s also quite a process to get from home viewings to closing. Buying a home takes time, money, and a lot […]
What to do About Housing After a Divorce or Breakup?
You are going through a divorce or your long-term relationship is ending, and you’re soon facing moving out of your current home. But you’re not sure if you should purchase a house, lease an apartment, move in with friends, or go back and live with your parents or another family member after your break-up. There […]
Renters Insurance, Do I Really Need to Spend Money on It?
Once you’ve decided renting is the best decision for you, and after you’ve paid a security deposit and the first month’s rent – along with all of the other costs related to moving – you might question if you need renters insurance. Though the numbers increase each year, an Insurance Information Institute’s 2016 poll reports […]
When is Renting vs Buying the Best Housing Decision?
You’ve probably heard friends or family members debating this housing question. Is renting the best decision or should we buy a house? If you haven’t been in on those discussions, a quick online search of “rent vs. buy” will land you almost 10 million hits. And people are passionate on both sides. Some stress the […]
What are the Best Reasons to Lease A Car?
You’ve probably heard buying a car versus leasing one will save you money every time. And if you run the numbers, that might be true. But over the last few years, almost one-third of all new car owners leased rather than bought. If it isn’t about saving money, what are some of the reasons people […]
