Home Ownership

Real estate is often touted as one of the best investments, especially for people with limited financial knowledge. Famous industrialist Andrew Carnegie once noted that 90% of millionaires made their money in real estate. Dollar for dollar, experts agree that property ownership is one of the safest and most reliable ways to build wealth. However, […]

Most homebuyers need a mortgage to finance the purchase of their house. Very few of us can afford to buy a house outright, with cash. So we seek out a loan from a bank or other financial institution that offers mortgages. In order to qualify, you need a good credit score and a chunk of […]

Wages are low. Real estate prices are exploding. The economy remains stale (and unemployment is up) in the wake of a major global pandemic. For many millennials, the dream of owning their own home seems to be quickly fleeting. No matter what you do, it might seem like you’re never getting any closer to being […]

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may be asking yourself, “Hey, what is title insurance, anyway?” Once you decide to take the plunge into homeownership, it can feel like there are never-ending administrative processing fees and insurance plans that factor into the process. When you’re already spending so much money, it’s natural to feel frustrated. […]