Many recipients of the Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) mistakenly believe that their dream of homeownership is out of their reach. Although buying a house while on disability or SSI is not an easy task, it is nevertheless doable. So how can...
Buying a new construction home comes with a lot of perks. The home is fresh and new, and you’re the first person to put your own mark on the space. In many cases, if you’re working with a builder, you can even customize the home...
Starter homes are no longer really cheap and widely available. These small yet comparably affordable homes are getting scooped up left and right. Apartment-weary millennials and baby boomers looking to downsize now that the boomerangs seem to have permanently left the nest for good are...
It’s easy to be confused about how credit checks work when you’re buying a house. As you know by now, getting pre-approved for a mortgage takes several steps. Most likely, you’ll talk to several lenders during the process to ensure you’re getting the best rate. In...
When a couple lives together it can be confusing as to whose name should be on the mortgage. Maybe you want to split the mortgage to create equal ownership, but that might not always be the best route. Owning a home is a major investment...