Mortgages
Rent-Free, Mortgage-Free DIY Housing
Paying for housing can be a major burden. If you're not living with mom and dad anymore, there are really only two options: buy or rent. But that's easier said than done. In 2010, the average cost of U.S. homes was $272,900; rent in New York, the highest rental market of all 50 states, averaged $2,980 per month.
I certainly don't have that kind of scratch on hand. Do you?
Paying Off & Passports
What is amortization, and when should you get a passport?
Moving Up: Weighing whether to rent or buy
Buying a house is a life-changing experience. It requires an immense investment of time and money, and is a weighty commitment. If you're looking for fewer strings attached and less financial responsibility, try renting.
The Real Estate Forecast: Predicting the annual real estate cycle
It's important not to confuse the long-term cycle with the annual real estate cycle when it comes to buying or selling a house in good times or in bad.
Homebuying Help: Programs that put people in homes
Thanks to a little outside help, I’ve managed to sneak my way into homeownership.
The Mortgage Matrix: The lowdown on home loans
Before you start shopping, you'll need to know the ins and outs of the mortgage that will make buying new digs possible.
Zero-Down Mortgages: Beyond the sales pitch
Zero-down mortgages have helped many first-time buyers and lower middle-class families live the American dream, but they can also be a big setback if not considered carefully.
Get Real: Real Estate, Real Investment
Most of us imagine owning our own home, but just like a game of real life Monopoly, it doesn't have to end there.
Homesick: Sick of Renting? Buy a House!
While buying a home will never be a day at the beach, it's well worth the effort if you're informed and prepared.
Buy Instead of Rent and Pay Yourself--Not a landlord
Renting can be easier and requires less risk, but for those willing to look into buying their own house, the rewards can be significant.
