How Much Does it Cost to Buy a Home?

How Much Does it Cost to Buy a Home?

The Hidden and not-so-hidden costs of owning a home. There is more involved in the cost of owning a home besides simply the mortgage. All costs should be considered in order to make an educated and wise decision when investing in a home. THE DOWN PAYMENT: First and...

How Much Should I Put Down on a House?

It’s a myth that you need at least 20% or more to buy a home these days. There are a lot of options that offer 5%, 3 1/2%, 3%, and even zero down loans so the old adage of 20% for the conventional loan is not necessarily the rule any longer. So how much do you...

The 20% Down Payment Myth

Gone are the days where you absolutely, positively need a 20% down payment in order to qualify for a home loan. This is a myth that has been perpetuated over the last 10, 20, even 30 years, and although we are through the subprime mortgage fiasco of 10 years ago,...