It's always exciting to pack up and get away from your home for the sake of escape, but going on vacation also means leaving your home behind. While a good neighborhood can go a long way towards making sure your home stays safe in your absence, here are some additional tips for how to ensure you'll be coming back from your trip without incident. Take Care Of Your Property Thieves will often assume that an unkempt yard and home maintenance issues are a sign of a homeowner that doesn't care, and … [Read more...]
Buying a Home on a Single Income? 3 Budgeting Tips That Will Make Things Easier
Are you thinking about buying that perfect new home? Whether you're buying for yourself or a new home for a family, there will be many costs involved. Let's take a look at 3 budgeting tips that will help make home ownership on a single income easier. Get A Full Picture Of Home Ownership Costs Buying a home is never as simple as paying a mortgage payment each month. So, as with most budgets the first place to start is a full consideration of everything involved. On top of your mortgage, what … [Read more...]
It’s Tax Time: Learn How Buying a New Home Can Help to Reduce Your Tax Burden
Most people do not look forward to tax time, whether they get money back or not, but as a homeowner there are a lot of things you can do that will help to reduce your taxes and get you a refund. If you're getting prepared to invest in a home and are wondering how it can benefit you, here are some deductions you'll want to watch out for. Minimizing Mortgage Interest One of the best benefits of having a home is that you can actually deduct mortgage interest at tax time and save considerable money … [Read more...]
Student Loans vs. Down Payments: 3 Ways You Can Manage Both and Buy a New Home
The idea of paying off your student loans and buying a home at the same time can seem like an impossible feat given the impact on your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio. However, there are ways it's possible to have enough funds and good enough credit to make your dream of home ownership come true a little more quickly. If you're currently considering how to manage both, here are some options you might want to consider. Decrease Your Debt Lenders will be looking at your DTI ratio in order to determine … [Read more...]
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