Archive for the 'Finance' Category

Growing Up – More Bills Every Year

I got my monthly onslaught of bills this week and rather than complain openly about how much of my paycheck is going to simply disappear, I figured I would create short timeline to show you just how many bills I’ve managed to accrue since I started paying my own rent. Hint: it’s a lot.
 
18 Years [...]

Buying a Home for the First Time

Buying your first home is an exciting time, for sure. It can also be stressful if you are worried about coming up with a substantial down payment. Many young families strap themselves by putting everything they have into the down payment and closing costs to close their loan.
Although many people can afford a mortgage [...]

Are Your Ready to Purchase a Home?

Have you been renting in your area for a while and are finally ready to purchase a house? If you are a first-time homebuyer, there are a few things to consider before buying a home of your own. Below are a few questions to ask yourself before you start your perfect home pursuit:
1) Am [...]

Buying Real Estate for Rental Income

Changes in the real estate market have had people considered about whether or not it’s a good idea to make real estate purchases. One option that real estate buyers are considering is the value of real estate for ongoing rental income. People who were formerly buying homes with the plan of fixing them up and [...]