Buying a house is a part of the American dream. But, for non-permanent resident aliens, it can mean a lot of obstacles to get through first. It’s not impossible to buy a home for primary use if you are not a citizen, but knowing the obstacles you’ll face ahead of time can help make things Read more
Archives for December 2017
The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a ‘For Sale by Owner’ Home
You are in the market for a home – congratulations! You have many decisions ahead of you, though. Your first decision should be whether to buy a ‘for sale by owner’ home or a newly constructed home. A newly constructed home may be something you always dreamt of, but don’t discount the benefits of a Read more
Different Insurance Policies You Can Get to Protect Your Home
Every homeowner understands the importance of protecting their homes. Which is why many would take the necessary measures to make their homes a safe place to live in.However, we can't protect our homes from everything. Whether it's caused by a natural phenomenon or any other unfortunate Read more
Why “No Closing Cost” Home Loans Still Cost You
You hear that you have the option to get a “no closing cost” loan. You immediately, think “Sign me up!” Who wouldn’t want to save thousands of dollars on their refinance? But, before you do, there are some considerations you must make. While the name makes it seem like the loan does not cost you, in Read more
Boost Your Home Value to Increase Your Home Equity
As defined, home equity is the net current value of an owned property less any mortgages and liens tied to the property.Home equity moves depending on two main factors: (1) when mortgages or liens are paid down and (2) when home values move.When someone takes a mortgage, they are just Read more
