Buy a Home

When I decided to buy my first home, I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t know what to look for or what questions to ask. Fortunately, I was able to make it through the process thanks to a little patience and lots of help from others. Now that I’ve got some great knowledge under my belt, I’d like to share it with you. Keep reading for 7 lessons I learned after buying a house for the first...

When buying property, you can often choose between a large or small down payment. That upfront payment becomes your equity in the property, but how much should you put down? Some loan programs allow you to pay as little as 3.5% (or even less), which may be tempting to buyers who prefer to keep their cash handy. Before you make a choice, evaluate the pros and cons of skimping on the down...