Loan Assistance Options for Disabled Homebuyers
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home. The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...
4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home—but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
The Good and Bad of Zero-Interest Credit Cards
The offer of a zero-interest credit card can look enticing when it arrives in the mail. Who doesn’t want to avoid paying interest on credit card charges? As with most things in life, there are pros and cons to using 0-percent credit cards. Here are some facts to...
Maintenance Costs Every Homeowner Should Be Aware Of
A rule of thumb when determining how much money to set aside for ongoing home maintenance is to budget 1% of the home’s purchase price each year. If your home cost $300,000, then setting aside $3,000 per year is a good start. You may not spend that much every year on...
What Makes a Home Difficult to Insure
Home insurance may be one of the last things you’ll think about when buying a home, but in some situations, insuring your biggest asset isn’t so easy. And without insurance, you won’t be able to qualify for a home loan. Here are five things that can make getting home...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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