As a professional in your 30s and 40s, getting laid off from a job upends almost every aspect of your life. Besides the financial impact, there may be emotional, psychological, and even physical implications. In addition, you may have just bought your first home, started a family, or were able to maximize your annual 401k […]
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The process of buying a home is full of decisions: fun decisions, exciting decisions … often stressful decisions. It’s a good idea to go into the process knowing the answers to as many of the big details as possible, like how much you’re comfortable spending and how long you think you’ll stay in the home. […]
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If you’re a homeowner who’s experienced a significant increase in equity (thanks, crazy real estate market!) or has made some strides in paying off your mortgage, you might consider cash-out refinancing to help meet some of your other goals. A cash-out “refi” lets you refinance your mortgage for more than your existing mortgage, and then […]
There are several programs out there that allow first time homebuyers to buy their home with as little as three to five percent down. It isn’t just cities like Boston or San Francisco where buying a home can seem out of reach. Home prices all across the country are climbing much faster than salary increases, […]
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Figure out your down payment before looking for a new home. With the Fall season approaching and open houses on the rise, you may be considering your options for buying a home. While there are many considerations with making such a large purchase, today’s let’s figure on planning for the down payment. Before you scan […]
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