Home Buying

THE DOWN PAYMENT: FOUR GREAT REASONS TO MAKE THE LARGEST DOWN PAYMENT YOU CAN AFFORD

THE DOWN PAYMENT: FOUR GREAT REASONS TO MAKE THE LARGEST DOWN PAYMENT YOU CAN AFFORD

In truth, you’re actually better off making the largest down payment you can possibly afford. Even if you have to slice up other areas of your budget, save for a few more years before you buy, or take a second job on the weekends, it’ll be worth it in the end. Here are just four reasons why you should make the largest down payment possible.

THINKING ABOUT REFINANCING? 3 WAYS THAT YOU CAN BOOST YOUR HOME'S VALUE

THINKING ABOUT REFINANCING? 3 WAYS THAT YOU CAN BOOST YOUR HOME'S VALUE

In an effort to boost the value of their property, many homeowners invest in renovations that will help them sell at a higher price. However, with all of the renovation options, it can be hard to know what kind of fix-ups are really worth investing time and money into. If you're looking at all of your options for home improvements, here are some surefire fixes that won't stress the bank and will probably bump up the offering price.

BUYING A HOME? TAKE STOCK OF THESE THINGS

BUYING A HOME? TAKE STOCK OF THESE THINGS

What are some of the most important factors that buyers take into consideration when looking for a new home? There are the obvious – things like price, square footage, location, and lot size. Those are the basics. Other things that are often weighed are garage size, how updated the kitchen and baths are, and whether or not the basement is finished. All of these are very important to consider, but there are other more “hidden” aspects of a home that many prospective buyers don’t take into account. And it’s these aspects that could really come to bite them where it hurts if they’re not also assessed throughout the process.