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Realtors and home buying advice Only you and your spouse can decide when is the right or wrong time to buy a home. Don’t let a realtor...

You may have seen news headlines like the one above revealing the continued decline in mortgage rates. Mortgage rates declined to 6.13%...

I couldn’t believe my eyes. I saw a news headline claiming no money-down mortgages were back. And then another headline. And another. For...

Buying a home is a significant milestone in life, often seen as a symbol of stability and financial security. However, amidst the...

Updated post: 3/8/24; Original post: 6/15/22 Click the image above for access to the USA Facts county by county interactive of rent...

Why would a married couple want  to pay off their mortgage early? I asked Michele Kruger, Ph.D. and CFP® , a Senior Financial Planner at...

Securing a mortgage is often a part of buying a home. During this process, you will have to decide whether to include your spouse on the...

Homeownership has long been considered a sign of financial success, but it is not always a wise financial decision. This post will...

The resources, tips, and data you need to decide whether to buy and renovate an older home.

Updated post: 9/5/23 Original post: 6/29/23 The Changing Landscape of Homeownership and Renting The American dream of owning a home has...

Updated post: 9/5/23 - Original post: 5/23/23 Many folks are thrilled when they sell their house for a higher price than what they...

Updated post: 3/3/24 Original post: 8/21/22 How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 4 of our 10 part budgeting series We are going to...

Original post: 7/27/22 - Updated post: 4/20/22 Why you should care when the Federal Reserve changes interest rates The Federal Reserve...