Category: Budget / Plan to Buy
Can You Buy A House With Crypto?
Buying a house is a milestone that more people are committing to than ever before. In the last three years, The Atlantic’s report on real estate reveals that people are snapping up houses faster and at higher costs. In fact, the housing boom is so big that up to two-thirds of buyers submitted an offer.....
New Beginnings in World-Class Places
I remember it like it was yesterday, we were young and in love. There was great energy and excitement as we planned our wedding and took steps to buy our first home. Anticipation of our new life together was over the top. We didn’t have websites like YourHome1Source or apps like Pinterest in those days.....
How Much Can You Afford to Spend on a Home?
While it might be tempting to look at homes on the market where you want to live and decide that you can “afford” a place you want, purchasing a home requires more financial preparation than just an estimate of your monthly payment. A common rule of thumb is that you can afford to buy a.....
Down Payment Resources
How to Gather Cash for a Down Payment Fear about saving enough money for a home purchase holds back many buyers, but you may need less and have more ways of getting cash than you think. According to the National Association of Realtor’s Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey, more than 80 percent of.....
Helping Veterans Overcome Financial Hurdles After Their Service
Not surprisingly, many young military veterans receive little financial education during active duty. Because they are laser-focused on defending our country and doing their duty, there is time for little else. So, once they have been discharged, many are just beginning to learn about saving, as well as how to build their credit and buy.....
Home Affordability – Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
The all-important spring home-buying season is upon us, and there are a few reasons for buyers to be optimistic. Mortgage rates have dropped compared to last fall, inventories are rising and signed contracts jumped 4.6 percent in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. Yet problems persist, especially when it comes to affordability. The.....