Motivation Monday: Saving For A Down Payment On Your First Home

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As the housing market begins to heat up again in some parts of the United States, a lot of people are beginning to consider buying a home for the first time. If this sounds like you, then we have something in common. My number one financial goal in … [Read more...]

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?

Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait?

Since the housing bubble burst more than two years ago, families all across America have been holding onto to their houses. Many who considered selling decided to wait, which is good because many who considered buying decided to wait, too. But there … [Read more...]

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5 Things You Need to Qualify for a Home Loan

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Qualifying for a home loan these days isn’t easy and requires extensive documentation as well as some available cash. But know that some of your financial costs may very well be tax-deductible, so be sure to keep all receipts and obtain detailed … [Read more...]

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Buying a Home: Should I Save 20 Percent First?

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By: Jenny Zhang With so many home loan options out there, it’s easy for a first-time buyer to feel overwhelmed.  Traditionally, the often-repeated phrase is to save 20 percent before buying your first home.  But with loans such as the FHA loan … [Read more...]

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Buying Your First Home: One Renter’s Experience

By: Puja McKernan Believe it or not, there are plenty of reasons people favor renting over buying. I loved renting for the simple fact that it was worry-free--no yard work, no expensive maintenance, no property taxes, no water bill, no … [Read more...]

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When a Bill Becomes a Law: The Housing Stimulus Package Passed!

Remember School House Rock? How a bill becomes a law? In 5th grade, I played "Bill" in a 1-act play staged in our school cafeteria. But I never thought my star appearance would come in handy until this week when some huge housing changes were signed … [Read more...]

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No Down Payment? No Problem! Find out How Down Payment Assistance Works

The term "down payment assistance" sometimes conjures up negative thoughts – but when it comes down to it, who wouldn't benefit from an influx of extra money when buying a new home? Sounds like a win-win. The most important thing to know is that … [Read more...]

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Take a Ride on the FHA Express!

By: Greg Lundgren Greg Lundgren is a Home Loan Expert with Quicken Loans and brings more than six years of mortgage experience to share with you on the Quizzle Blog. Greg specializes in FHA financing and enjoys helping people get into the right … [Read more...]

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How Much Should You Put aside for a Down Payment on a Home?

Joe Kustra is a Home Loan Expert with Quicken Loans and brings more than five years of mortgage experience to share with you on the Quizzle Blog. Joe loves to help and educate people about how to get in the right financial situation for their goals … [Read more...]

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