Posts with tag homebuying tips

By Lisa Gibbs Given everything they knew about the lackluster housing market, Meghann and Cort Battles didn't expect much when they listed their four-bedroom home in Centennial, a Denver suburb, for sale in January. So they were taken aback by the onslaught of interest. Meghann, at home on maternity leave with... Continue Reading »

While paying down the mortgage is undoubtedly one of the largest financial burdens many Americans have to contend with, it's certainly not the only long-term investment homeowners need to consider. This is particularly true for homeowners nearing their 60s, for whom financial investments made today can have a lasting... Continue Reading »

When Dr. Alexis Roettinger returned last year to Newport, R.I., she knew it was worth it to buy a house. After completing her medical residency in Buffalo, N.Y., she had landed a new job at the local hospital in the seaside city where she grew up. Roettinger, 35, knew she'd be staying a while. To save money for a down... Continue Reading »

First time home buyers usually have a huge learning curve to navigate when it comes to understanding mortgages. In the current housing market, mortgage literacy is even harder to come by, with new changes to the process emerging at a feverish pace. Tara-Nicholle Nelson of our sister site, Walletpop, has four new... Continue Reading »

Buying your first home is a big step and a huge investment. For first time home buyers, the process is never quick and easy, but today's low prices and lower interest rates are mighty tempting for those with a little liquidity and the cojones to dive into the market checkbook first. Hold on to your wallet though! The... Continue Reading »