The perfect house has come up for sale. It’s the right size for your family, in the right neighborhood, and in your price range. You plan to call the phone number of the real estate agent who’s toothy grin graces the sale sign and get started on your path to home ownership. Except calling the […]
This post brought to you by Chase. The content and opinions expressed below are that of MoneyNing. I mentioned last time how rising mortgage rates create an interesting dynamic because while the rates affect monthly payments directly, the higher cost of ownership puts downward pressure on home prices. The recent survey by Chase along with […]
California Housing Financing Agency (CalHFA) wants to spread the word out on its new assistance program to help first time homebuyers. I’m compensated for this piece, though the opinions are completely mine. Living in Southern California, I am under no illusion that the cost of owning a home here is anywhere close to average house […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Mortgage Banking. All opinions are 100% mine. Is it just me, or are there more people thinking about owning a home these days? Chase Mortgage Banking conducted a nationwide survey, and found that 3 in 10 Americans are planning to buy a home […]
Alternative credit scoring has been growing in popularity for several years. Many consumers do not like the idea that the credit industry is built mainly on the assumption that you need to get into to debt (no matter how quickly you pay it off) in order to show that you are financially responsible. As a […]
I recently moved from a rural area in Michigan to a suburb of Seattle. The most frequently asked follow-up question, from relatives and family members who didn’t want us to leave, was: “But what about the cost of living? It’s a lot higher there.” I have to admit, this concerned us at first, especially considering […]
