Vlog: 6 Things Every Homebuyer Should Do Right Now

6 Things Every homebuyer should do right now

Buying a new home is definitely one of the most stressful events you’ll undertake in your life. In fact, according to University Hospitals, moving ranks in the top five most stressful events, right up there with the death of a loved one, divorce, losing your job, and a major illness or injury.

However, there are a variety of things you can do right now to help minimize the stress of buying a new home!Read more

Vlog: You Might Qualify for a $5,000 Grant to Help You Buy a Home

you might qualify for a $5,000 grant to buy a home

To buy a home is probably the biggest financial undertaking of your life. It’s no wonder, then, that some prospective homebuyers feel a little panicked about their investment.

But there are plenty of ways to help defray some of the costs of purchasing a home, from no-money-down home loans that help you keep more money in your pocket up front to grant programs that help reduce your closing costs.Read more

Vlog: How to Build Equity in Your Home (and Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster!)

How to Build Equity in Your Home (and Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster!)

When you buy a home, having a nice, new mortgage payment hanging over your head for the next 30 years can be a little disconcerting.

But, fortunately, the primary benefit of owning a home – building equity for the future – makes that monthly payment worth it.

Once you’ve built equity in your home, you can tap into that to make home improvements, finance a car, or consolidate other debts, as just a few examples.Read more

3 Surefire Ways to Build Home Equity

3 Surefire Ways to Build Home Equity

One of the greatest benefits of being a homeowner rather than a renter is that you have the opportunity to build equity over the years.

Equity in your home refers to the difference between what you owe on your home and what the current market value is of your home.

For example, if your home is worth $100,000 and you only owe $75,000, you have $25,000 of home equity.

Home equity is a key component of building long-term wealth. But just letting the property appreciate over time isn’t the only way that you can maximize your equity.Read more