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Condo Vs House: Which Is Best For Your Lifestyle?

March 23, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Here are a few considerations if you're trying to decide whether you should invest in a house or a condo.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Condos, Home Buyer Tips, Houses, Lifestyle, Mortgage Tips

3 Considerations When Making A Down Payment

January 19, 2022 by Patrick Jones

One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it to pay "discount points" to lower your interest rate.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Down Payment, Home Buyer Tips, Qualifying For A Loan

Understanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment

January 11, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Whether you've never heard the phrase 'home equity' before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Investing

3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Advice for First-time Home Buyers

January 7, 2022 by Patrick Jones

When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who's looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

The ‘Debt to Income’ Ratio and How It Affects Your Home Purchase

December 22, 2021 by Patrick Jones

The real estate market is rife with terminology that can make a home purchase seem more than a little complicated. If you're currently looking for a home and are considering your loan options, you may have even heard the term 'Debt to Income' ratio. In the interest of simplifying things, here are some insights on what this term means and how it can impact your home investment.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

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