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The Mortgage Tax Deduction Myth

The Mortgage Tax Deduction Myth

Ask anyone what one of the major befits of buying a home is and you’re sure to hear many tout the benefits of the mortgage interest deduction. From your friends and neighbors to the financial gurus on TV, everyone urges you to buy a home for this sweet tax break. They can’t be wrong, can [...]

Finding the Best Mortgage Deals and Rates

Finding the Best Mortgage Deals and Rates

Finding the Best Mortgage Can Save You Thousands Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make. Because it’s such a large purchase and there is a lot of money at stake it only makes sense to get the best possible financing. After all, most home loans last for decades, so a [...]

What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and How Do You Eliminate it?

What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and How Do You Eliminate it?

Buying a home is a major financial decision and one of the most important ones most people will make. Finding a home to purchase is really only the beginning. Unless the buyer has a lot of cash on hand or a lot of liquid assets, they will have to take out a loan and find [...]

Making an Offer on a Home: How to Negotiate a Deal

Making an Offer on a Home: How to Negotiate a Deal

Buying a home has to be one of the most exciting, yet stressful financial decision that most people will have to deal with. You can spend years saving up for a down payment, months touring homes looking for the right one, and weeks trying to find the best mortgage. With all of the effort going [...]