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    So, You Wanna Buy a Condo? Five Questions to Ask Before Buying

    July 9th, 2008 5:49pm EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (2)

    Sick of renting, but not ready to spend your Saturdays on a lawn mower? Often featuring desirable locations, minimal maintenance, and smaller price tags than single-family homes, it’s no wonder young homebuyers find condos attractive. But living in a condo can present some unique challenges. Ask yourself these questions to make sure a condo living is right for you. Continued

    Your First Mortgage: How to Apply and Get Approved

    July 7th, 2008 12:08pm EST in Credit, Real Estate and Renting | Comments (0)

    Mortgage crises or not, it’s still a great time to buy your first home. Be smart, however, and have a pre-approved mortgage in hand before going house hunting. Applying for (and getting approved for) a mortgage before you shop could save you time, money, and heartbreak. Here’s how. Continued

    Down Payment Saving: Five Steps to Save For Your First Home

    June 30th, 2008 10:00am EST in Real Estate and Renting, Saving | Comments (2)

    A down payment between 10 and 20% on your first home or condo is more important today than ever before. Following the sub-prime mortgage meltdown, lenders are more cautious with mortgage applications and borrowers have (hopefully) learned some lessons about risky home loans. Of course, socking away $20,000 or more isn’t easy, especially in your twenties. Here are five steps to take to save up your down payment in record time. Continued

    Are You Ready to Buy a Home? An Easy Way to Check

    April 9th, 2008 9:50am EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (0)

    The real estate market is dismal these days, which means bargains-a-plenty for first-time home buyers. Problem is: the real estate market is suffering because so many homeowners took out loans they can’t repay. In turn, mortgage lenders have tightened their purse strings, making qualifying for a home loan a challenge.

    That’s not to say getting a mortgage today is impossible. Could you qualify for a mortgage? Here are the three numbers that hold the answer. Continued

    10 Tips for Finding a Shared Living Space

    March 18th, 2008 12:53pm EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (1)

    Last week I wrote about my return to sharing an apartment after living alone. Moving in with unknown roommates or renting out a spare bedroom can be daunting, but can save a fistful of cash. Here are 10 tips to increase your chances of finding a shared apartment or home with a roommate you can actually live with. Continued

    After a Year Living Alone, a Return to Roommates

    March 11th, 2008 12:00pm EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (4)

    In just five years since college, I have experienced every living situation imaginable (read on for the list). Based upon my rental resume, one would think that once I found myself living alone, in a modest one bedroom, I would stay put. I didn’t. Continued

    A Buyer’s Market…Or Not

    September 13th, 2007 11:24am EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (0)

    One thing is for sure: It is a difficult time to sell a house. Shouldn’t that mean it is a good time to buy a home? It should, but it doesn’t. Continued

    Save Big on Your Home Loan with Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments

    August 4th, 2007 11:06am EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (0)

    Once you’re locked into a mortgage, it can seem like the only way you’ll ever reduce the amount you’ll pay in interest is to wait until rates are lower (or your credit is better) and refinance. But there is another way… Continued

    First Time Home Buyer’s Mortgage Checklist

    May 23rd, 2007 5:20pm EST in Credit, Real Estate and Renting | Comments (0)

    Considering buying your first home? Prepare yourself for one of life’s most demanding experiences. Continued

    What the Housing Market Means For Under 30 Homeowners and First Time Buyers

    February 24th, 2007 2:13pm EST in Real Estate and Renting | Comments (1)

    Sinking home prices across most of the country are spelling opportunity for some prepared first-time home buyers out there, but for many other other young homeowners, the current housing slump means trouble. Continued