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Buying a Home on a Single Income? 3 Budgeting Tips That Will Make Things Easier

April 11, 2017 by Rilian Ball

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...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

It’s Tax Time: Learn How Buying a New Home Can Help to Reduce Your Tax Burden

April 7, 2017 by Rilian Ball

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...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Student Loans vs. Down Payments: 3 Ways You Can Manage Both and Buy a New Home

March 31, 2017 by Rilian Ball

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...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

Spring Is Real Estate’s ‘Rush Hour’ — Here’s How to Tell If You’re Prepared

March 24, 2017 by Rilian Ball

The most popular time of year to buy a home is in the spring, and this means that if you're preparing yourself for getting into the real estate market, you may be experiencing a time crunch. If you're wondering if you'll be ready to put your home up for sale in time to take advantage of the season, here are few things you'll want to think about. Have You Cleaned Up And De-cluttered? Spring is not only an optimal time to put your home up for sale, it's also an ideal time for spring-cleaning! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips

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