Home Ownership
Home Buying in Next 6 months? Do This Now!
If you are planning on buying a home in the next few months, I bet you are...
Lesson from the Tax Bill: Never Invest Based on Taxes Alone
The new federal tax bill punishes homeowners in regions where home prices...
One in Four Homeowners Dangerously Underinsured.
For those of you who own your home, it’s likely your largest...
Two Insurance Mistakes Homeowners Can’t Afford to Make
With home values rising more than 40 percent from their lows during the...
Are You Going to Win or Lose From Rising Interest Rates?
I want you to understand there is a big shift going on in our economy. I...
The Smartest Home Buying Move Most People Ignore
Most homebuyers choose a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. There’s nothing...
Don’t Over-React to the Mortgage Rate Rise
Over the past few months mortgage rates have begun to rise a bit. And the...
Avoid This Costly Refinancing Trap
In late July, the 3.4% average rate for a 30-year mortgage was near the...
A Taxing Reason to Not Buy a Home
There are two potentially large tax breaks that come with buying a home....
Step 4: Closing the Deal: Scour your all-in Mortgage Costs
It takes a hefty wad of money to get a mortgage. It’s typical for all the...
Step 3: Get to the Point: When It Pays to Buy Down Your Mortgage
Lenders like to give home borrowers choices when it comes to their mortgage...
Suze’s Mortgage Tip #2: Know the Down Side of Making a Small Low Down Payment.
My absolute best advice is to strive to make a 20% down payment when you...
