The Federal Savings Bank, a Midwest based lender, offers some helpful tips on how to save for a down payment. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 13, 2015 While there are plenty of scary parts about the home buying process that can hold back potential first-time home buyers...
Buying a Nice Home Can Be Cheaper Than You Think If you are considering buying a house within the next two or three years but are waiting until you can afford the house of your dreams, you might want to reconsider. With interest rates being so low,...
Moving into a new apartment is an exciting process, but unless you’ve been around the block for a while, you might not know about these hidden costs associated with renting. Check them out so you’re prepared! 1. Application Fees Most of the places you look for an...
If you are planning on moving in the near future, you're probably starting to realize how much extra "stuff" you have around the house! It's a waste of time and energy to move all of your unwanted items to the new house. You might want to...
Long-time renters may want to reconsider their housing options. With mortgages currently at low rates, today's market provides the perfect opportunity for renters to convert into first-time buyers. And it isn't as difficult as one may think. "With calculated preparation, an affordable transition that packs long-term...
Best Apps For Being Part of the Neighborhood 1. Nextdoor Nextdoor is a website and free app that acts as a private social network for you and your neighbors. You need to verify your address when you sign up, so you can only use it if you...
When most people discuss the benefits of owning a home, they'll talk all about how real estate is a great financial investment and how you’ll save so much money in the long run. While this is usually true, the non-financial benefits of owning a home can...
Many people are flocking to the foreclosure home market. In it, you are able to buy homes that are quite inexpensive, fix them up, and sell them for a profit or use them for yourself. There are a few good reasons that foreclosure houses are...
Apartments.com recently published the results of their 2014 survey of what matters the most to renters when finding a new place to live. Some of the results might surprise you. As a matter of fact, only 21% of the 2,500 respondents said living in a cool...
In 2013, the Federal Trade Commission reported that 1 in 4 consumers have found errors on their credit reports that could affect their score. At the same time, the overwhelming majority of Americans fail to check their credit report at least once in a year. Knowing how...