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Ways to Buy a House
A key element of the American Dream has been for families to own their own homes. For many families this is their primary goal. Home ownership is a practical financial investment that offers many rewards and advantages, yet for many families the dream continues to remain out of reach. However, if you have the ability to repay a home loan, but lack the required down payment, there are ways, which may allow you to buy a house more affordably.
How to Get a Loan
At some point you undoubtedly will find yourself applying for some sort of loan. Whether it’s to finance the purchase of new home, to help you start a business, or simply to tide you through tough economic times, this will be a very important process for you. Learn tips and strategies to make the process easier.
What Does it Take to Own a House?
Owning a home is a dream for many people that, with some proper planning, can easily become a reality. There are a few necessary items potential buyers will need in order to become homeowners—namely money, knowledge of the local real estate market (or the services of a licensed real estate agent), and patience. Time is another factor. Unless you find the perfect house right away, budget for a minimum of 2 months to find a house and close the deal. It takes an average of 30 to 45 days for a house to close. After that, you must purchase home owner’s insurance and sign a variety of documents. Then the house is yours.
How to Handle Your Finances in a Divorce: A Financial Advisor’s Guide
Divorce is one of those uncomfortable words that, when entering a blissful marriage, we hope never applies to us. But you and I both know that, unfortunately, divorce happens—a lot. It can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences in life.
Egg Prices Are Scrambling Wallets—Here Are 5 Egg-cellent Alternatives
Well, folks, it’s happened. Waffle House—yes, the 24/7, always-reliable, we-survived-the-apocalypse Waffle House—just slapped a 50-cent surcharge on eggs because of the ongoing bird flu crisis. That’s right. Egg prices have gotten so out of hand that even the kings of budget-friendly breakfasts are throwing in the towel (or, in this case, the extra charge).