Guide to Selecting the Ideal Mortgage for You
The best mortgage for you will depend on your personal situation and preferences.
Finding an Apartment — Part 2
The three main phases of an apartment hunt is identifying apartments that fit what you’re looking for, taking a look at the apartment, and sealing the deal.
Index Funds Are Overrated
Index funds have such a reputation as to almost require that a rhetorical halo be attached to any discussion regarding one. They’re overrated if you ask me.
Embracing the Ways to Cut Real Estate Risks
Before you make a real estate investment, consider all the possible risks and find ways to avoid them.
Finding An Apartment — Part 1
Apartment hunting is not easy in today’s cities. Many individuals end up living in suburbia or in a place that is far from their initial expectations.
Big Banks Mortgage Pact Going About As Well As You Would Expect
The too-big-to-fail banks are botching the mortgage pact that was made after they botched the mortgages in the first place.
Is Housing Bubble Full of Hot Air?
Are small house houses on the verge of being caught in a housing bubble?
The Rising Interest Rates Dilemma
There are widespread economic implications to rising interest rates. What most people will notice right away is that mortgages are getting more expensive.
Mutual Funds Inherent Flaw
Mutual funds are vulnerable to a “run on the bank” which, in this bond market, can leave the average investor without many options.
New-Home Sales Rose Higher Than Anticipated in May
The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that new-home sales in the U.S. gained 2.1 percent, which extrapolate into an annualized pace of 476,000 units. In April, completed sales increased 3.3...
“Credit Expert”: Rising Rates Are Bad For Housing
Wow, how can I become a “credit expert”?! It seems that the bar must be pretty low for entry into that profession. Here are some things you should know…
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