Buying a home is a big purchase, one that takes time to save up to afford. Many homebuyers use a mortgage to finance the majority of the cost, but still need to save up a down payment. Here are five ways to build up your savings to get you into a new house sooner. Start…

They say that buying a home is all about location, location, location. But what if you do not know what location is right for you? Here are a few factors to consider when deciding on just the right place to put down your roots. Budget: While not the most glamorous or exciting part about home…

If you are getting ready to purchase your first home, there are a few expenses that you need to prepare for before getting to the final closing table. Some are even required before you start searching or complete the sale. Here are five major expenses that first time home buyers should start saving for when…

When buying a new home, you have the chance to put in a number of contingencies to the purchase contract to protect you during the process. A contingency is a condition that must be met in order for the contract to remain valid. If it is not met to the buyer’s satisfaction, they are able…

The biggest question those considering homeownership need to answer is simple: Should I buy or rent my home? Here is a look at the pros and cons of each. Buying Pros: Your monthly payment builds equity, or ownership, of the actual physical property. After years of paying your mortgage, you will own your home free…