help program: Examples of how to buy a home with your tax refund
- 01/28/16 10:10 AM
The end of the year can be a very joyous time for many of us. It is a time when we can spend some quality time with our families, experience the joy of giving to others, and reflect on how thankful we are. The end of the year also allows us to reflect on our previous year and come up with next years goals. Some people may have goals and aspirations to try to lose weight, others may try to find a better job or start a small business, and still others may want to buy their first home or even … (0 comments)
help program: How to buy a home with no down payment
- 01/20/16 09:54 AM
Don't have tens of thousands of dollars in savings? That doesn't mean there's no hope of becoming a homeowner. Home prices are on the rise, making it harder for buyers to cobble together a 20% down payment. With the national average listing price for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at $302,632, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate, home buyers need to come up with $60,526 to put 20% down. But there are options for buyers who don't have that kind of cash sitting in the bank.
A number of factors are coming together, making next year a good time to buy: Don't have tens of … (0 comments)
help program: What Does Your Personality Say About Your Homebuying Future?
- 01/13/16 04:51 AM
You found what you think is the right house. The bank approved you. The lender secured your loan with just five percent down. You've got your closing costs together and you've lined up your movers. But are you really making the right move? Turns out, a simple personality test might help you figure it out. A study titled "Real Estate and Personality" from the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics shined a light on the relationship between personality and buyer decisions, suggesting "that a person's personality traits are predictive of his or her real estate decisions" said Lakeside Real Estate Group. "Researchers gave … (1 comments)
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