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buying your first home - what you should know

If you are considering buying your first home, there are a lot of things that you may have failed to consider. Having gone through the first time home buying process just a year ago, I have learned quite a bit about buying, maintaining and protecting my own home. On this blog, you will find tips for buying the home that you can afford, lists of things that you may not have accounted for in your budget and advice for protecting the big investment that you will spend the next several years paying for and living in. Hopefully what I have included will help you.

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Can You Still Benefit From A Vacation Home Even If You Don't Use It Often?

Posted on March 30, 2016

There's no arguing that owning a vacation home is a pretty sweet deal, with benefits ranging from the occasional weekend getaway at the beach to fun outings with family and friends. However, vacationing is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to reaping the benefits of a vacation home. There are a bevy of financial, logistical, and familial benefits that stem from owning a vacation home. Here are four such benefits and what they can do for just about every aspect of your life. [Read More]

Buying A Condominium? Two Points To Consider Before Closing The Deal

Posted on March 30, 2016

When you're in the market for a new dwelling place, condominiums are a great choice.  Since the exterior portions of the structure are owned by an association, you typically won't have to worry about cutting grass or manicuring shrubbery.  This is especially beneficial if you're a busy professional, or have a growing family that takes up much of your time.  However, there are a few differences between condos and single family homes, so there are important pieces of information that you need to obtain before you make your purchase. [Read More]

What Is A Customized Mortgage?

Posted on March 29, 2016

Getting a mortgage for your home can be a pretty complicated experience, since there are so many different terms and options that you need to think about. Is an adjustable-rate mortgage better than a fixed-rate mortgage? What is a jumbo mortgage and how will your options change if you are a veteran? However, there is one option that has recently become pretty popular for its versatility, and that is the customized mortgage. [Read More]

Apartment Rental Tips For Those Who Have Bad Credit

Posted on March 29, 2016

If your employer is relocating you to a new state for an extended period of time, then you may be worried that your low credit score could prevent you from renting an apartment in your new city. Thankfully, people with low credit ratings successfully rent apartments every day, and using these time-tested tips, you can be one of them: Skip the Large Apartment Complexes with Professional Property Managers While you may have visions of yourself basking in the sun next to the large pool at your new apartment complex, it is always better to have more realistic expectations for your new apartment. [Read More]