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Why Homeownership Makes Sense Despite Interest Rates
The decision to purchase a home may seem daunting — especially with higher interest rates. However, in spite of fluctuating trends, buying a home continues to offer a multitude of benefits that make it a wise investment.
A Checklist to Buying Your Dream Home
Is your current home your "dream home"? Could it be time for a bigger (or smaller) dream home? There is a lot of pride that comes with owning a home and having a place to raise a family. Also, homeownership may be an effective way to build long-term wealth, and there are other financial incentives that come with owning a home as well.
5 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Mortgage and Buying a Home
You’ve been thinking of buying a home… You’ve been checking out houses for sale in the neighborhood, pinning dream kitchens on your Pinterest, and wondering just how much you’d need to save for a down payment on a mortgage.
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How Much Should I Have for a Mortgage Down Payment?
Mortgage down payments are important for first-time and experienced homebuyers alike. When starting the home buying journey, everyone pauses to ask themselves, “How much do I need for a down payment to afford the home I want?” While the question can sound daunting and the answer may vary, ranging from a low down payment to a bit less than 20% down. it’s important to understand what a down payment means for you before moving forward with buying a home.
Other Payments That Can Affect Your Mortgage
One of the biggest changes in becoming a homeowner has to do with your monthly mortgage payment. When you are renting, you can write one check and be done with it, there are a lot of things that go into your monthly expenses when you’ve bought your own property.
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The Importance of Avoiding Mortgage Document Errors
You wouldn’t think it, but the slightest mortgage document errors could spell disaster to your closing process. That’s why it’s ultra-important to ensure that everything that is printed on your mortgage documentation is completely accurate, right down to the crossing of every T and the hyphenation of your name (if that applies to you).