Here’s How Much You Have To Earn To Buy A Home in These 27 Metro Markets
The median price of a house in 27 major metro areas in the U.S. is $222,700. In order to afford such a house with a...
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Simple Household Money Saving Hacks To Save Thousands Per Year
Try these out if you want to shave down your monthly bills and potentially save thousands of dollars over the course of a year. Unplug your...
6 Things To Consider When Buying Your First Rental
Generally, most people will purchase a property and live there for the next 20 years, so things like over paying a little if you really...
Should I Purchase A Home While Still Paying Off Student Loan Debt?
Writing a monthly rent check can seem like throwing away money, but piling mortgage debt on top of student loans can create a long-term budget...
Data Shows When It Is Worth Purchasing Over Renting in NYC
NYC continues its increase in real estate prices and is more expensive than ever. But new data shows owning is worth it in most neighborhoods...
Buying A Home In These Areas Can Get You An Actual Discount
Homes advertised as a bargain aren’t necessarily a good deal. Only 55 of the 100 biggest U.S. housing markets where properties described as a “bargain”...
Hidden and Unexpected Costs When Purchasing A Home
Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever own, and that expense goes beyond the closing price. There’s the cost of the house,...
Tips On Figuring Out How Much House You Can Afford
Even if you feel confident that you can afford a property, you'll still have to convince a lender. And all lenders have unique lending guidelines, but...
Here’s Why It May Be harder For You To Get A Mortgage And How To Improve Your Chances
In December Fannie Mae, the quasi-government mortgage finance giant, launched HomeReady, a new mortgage designed for low- to moderate-income borrowers with nontraditional sources of income....
Buy vs Rent: When Is Buying A Home Worth It In NYC
Rent or to buy? If you’re a New York City resident, where the median sales price for homes is $1.2 million, the answer may may...