What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Get Divorced?
A divorce decree does not remove either spouse from a joint mortgage—both stay legally liable until the loan is refinanced, assumed, or the home is sold. Here's how each path...
Mortgage Basics – Using an Online Calculator for Mortgage Payment Estimates
Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make – and probably the largest purchase you’ll ever make. Now you should think of the mortgage.
Tips for Evaluating an Investment Property
Getting the most amount of profit from an investment property is not going to come by accident – or luck.
Make an Extra Mortgage Payment and Take Years Off Your Mortgage
Homeownership isn’t for everyone. Maybe you like the idea of renting, as you’re not tied down to one place or responsible for repairs.
4 Qualities of Good Investment Advisors
Investment advisors can be found just about anywhere. Unfortunately, this does not at all mean that they are good ones or that your money is safe with them.
As Housing Prices Rise, 3 Ways to Estimate What is Equity in Your Home
Even if you plan to stay put for the time being, there are good reasons to keep a close watch on your equity.
They’re Back! ARMs Hit 5 Year Highs
As hard as it may be to believe, the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has reached levels not seen since the housing bubble burst in 2008.
Refinancing a First Mortgage When You Have a Second
Mortgage interest rates are rising, but this doesn’t mean you’ve missed the opportunity to refinance your first mortgage loan.
Four Easy to Use Mortgage Calculators
Before making an offer on a home, you should utilize a mortgage calculator to figure out what of kind of house you can afford.
Estimating Mortgage Interest for a 30 Year Loan
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a homebuyer is taking out a loan and not comparing mortgage interest rates.
Four Tips for Finding a Home Mortgage
When you have found your dream home, applying for a home mortgage may seem like a confusing process. Here are some tips to help you get the right mortgage.
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A recent report contends that short-term investor profits from home flipping are declining. I view this as good news, at least in my opinion.
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The stock market crashed. Is the housing market next? That’s not my opinion. And if you asked me, I would say I don’t know if that will happen.
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Homeowners insurance protects you and your family for both your house and personal property in the event of property damage or loss of personal items. Typically, homeowners’...
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Completing projects to winterize your home can pay off in a number of ways. Not only will you also be able to keep warm in the winter but you can also increase our comfort level...
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