December 11, 2013

How to Build a Fire

Part 1 of 2: Gathering What You Need   Get an ignition source. The most obvious choice is a lighter or matches, but if you’re in […]
December 11, 2013

How to Deduct Your Mortgage Interest & Equity Loan Costs

Deducting mortgage interest is a great tax benefit that can make home ownership more affordable. Your first mortgage isn’t the only loan that qualifies, either. In […]
December 11, 2013

Why the Mortgage Interest Deduction is Vital to Housing Market

The home mortgage interest deduction saves the average home owner thousands of dollars at tax time, supports home values at the community level, and helps American […]
December 11, 2013

Taking out a Mortgage Next Year? Plan for a Bigger Pile of Paperwork

If you’re refinancing your home or getting a mortgage to buy one, your lender will likely ask for more documentation of everything you claim on your […]
December 11, 2013

When is the Best Time to Buy a Home?

On Which Days of the Year Are Buyers More Likely to Get a Good Deal? Every spring, as tulips struggle to poke through melting snow in […]
December 11, 2013

Buying a Home With Bad Credit

How to Get a Home Loan With Bad Credit After Foreclosure or Bankruptcy Put your fears about bad credit aside. Just because you have bad credit, […]
December 11, 2013

The Nehemiah Program and FHA Loans

How to Use the Nehemiah Down Payment Assistance Program Nehemiah and FHA Helps Home Buyers Note: As of October 1, 2008, Nehemiah is no longer available, […]
December 11, 2013

How Much Home Can You Afford to Buy?

Question: How Much Home Can You Afford to Buy? A client asks: “How much home can I afford to buy? I am tired of renting, and […]
December 11, 2013

Do I Really Need a Down Payment When I Purchase a Home?

Traditionally, you need to have a down payment of between ten to twenty percent of your home costs saved up before you purchase a home. Mortgage […]
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