Purchasing a house is expensive. Not everyone has the money to put down 20 percent. One of the ways to make it easier to afford a house is to live in a home with multiple generations. Some people decide to move back in with their parents because they might have a difficult time affording a mortgage and student loans. Some parents move in with their children because they have health-related issues that need to be addressed. Now, multi-generational homes are becoming more common. An Overview Of … [Read more...]
How To Qualify for Refinancing a House
If you want to save money on your mortgage, now might be a great time to refinance. When you refinance your home loan, you replace the existing mortgage with a different one. You can refinance your home to withdraw cash, shorten the term of the loan, or reduce your interest rate. Not everyone can refinance the house, so take a look at a few key rules you need to follow to qualify for a refinance. Have A Mortgage In Solid Standing First, your mortgage must be in solid standing … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of ‘Mortgage Before Marriage’ for Young Couples
There was a time when a higher percentage of people were married before they committed to buying a home together, but it's a lot more common to co-habit and invest in a home together. If you're considering the commitment of a mortgage without being married, here are some things to be aware of before you start searching the market. Relationship Status Won't Affect Your Rates It might seem like there are greater risks involved if two individuals purchasing a property are not legally bound, but it … [Read more...]
Green-ify Your Home with These 3 Easy Home Renovations
The concept of going green is often seen as an expensive process, and this can stop many people from taking the small steps needed to make their home more environmentally friendly. If you want to green-ify without any of the high costs, here are some simple things you can do that will easily improve the energy efficiency of your home. Complete An Energy Audit It can cost in the upwards of $400 to get a certified evaluator to take a look at your property and determine how energy is being wasted, … [Read more...]
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