Real estate tips for the first-time homebuyer, buying their first home While an exciting experience, buying your first home can also be a scary and daunting event. Here’s just a few things to consider when house hunting: Your budget The home’s safety Will the home fit your family and their needs? The neighborhood’s security, parking …
A substantial majority of both home owners and current renters agree that owning a home is a smart decision over the long term. That’s according to the results of a National Association of Realtors® survey of 3,793 adults conducted online by Harris Interactive. The American Attitudes About Homeownership survey found that in today’s challenging economy, …
According to the Federal Reserve in a DSNews.com article, the average American’s financial situation has improved. And that means good news for the mortgage market, which has been stressed by the recently increasing number of borrowers who have had trouble paying their mortgages because of deteriorating personal finances. During the third quarter (from July to …
Women typically earn less yet live longer than men, which suggests they need a different financial plan. Here are 13 strategies to ensure a comfortable retirement: Family finances: Cut off your kids Sure you want to help your children. But women too often lend a hand at the expense of their own long-term security: Half …