Homeownership is a huge financial responsibility you have to be prepared for. Everyone knows that buying a home can be expensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to save on this purchase. Considering how much your interest rate can tack on to the cost of your home, homebuyers should do what they can to […]
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The seller accepted your offer, and now you’ve just got to sign on the dotted line. Right?
Buying a car isnât cheap. The average cost of a new car is now over $38,000, according to Experian . Used cars are now averaging more than $22,000. Even if you plan to get a loan, you may not want to get one for the full amount. Generally, the more you can put down on […]
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Navigating a house purchase isnât easy, especially the financing. The first variable in that long equation is the down payment. There are lots of factors to consider about a down payment. The most pressing: How much do you need? Hereâs our handy guide to down payments for first-time home buyers. How Much Down Payment Do [â¦]
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The forecast for the 2013 residential mortgage market wasnât all that optimistic. Back in December, the Mortgage Bankers Association said it expected refinance volume to slip to $785 billion from $1.2 trillion in 2012, while purchase money mortgage activity was slated to increase only slightly from $503 billion to $585 billion. After all, there are [&hellip
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In this article: What is market value? What are comps in real estate? How comps determine home value Does the Zestimate determine fair market value? Key factors that influence home value The consequences of valuing a home incorrectly What’s worth more: the home or the land? There are three values for any home on the […]
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Americans’ on-again, off-again love affair with cars is definitely back on. New car sales jumped 17% last month, to 1.5 million, the highest level since the beginning of the Great Recession. Consumers are buying cars even while they remain reluctant to spend on other big-ticket items, and it makes sense â drivers can only put… Read More
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If youâre in the market to buy a new home or condo, youâve undoubtedly thought (or stressed) about the required down payment. It’s one of the biggest roadblocks to homeownership, and an obstacle that never seems to get any better over time. In fact, Zillow recently noted that it takes the average American over seven [&hellip
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How is buying new construction different than buying an existing home? For starters, a newly built home likely includes up-to-date design, the latest construction standards and new appliances. And since many new construction homes are sold before they are finished, you may have the opportunity to make some design choices, things like upgrading tile or […]
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You have a sizable amount saved up to use toward a down payment for a car. The first instinct you have may be to put it all down so you can pay off the vehicle faster and try to negotiate a better interest rate to finance the remaining balance. However, using all of your money… Read More
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