The reason I want to talk about the typical down payment on a house is that the most common number you hear when talking about down payments is 20%. Financial experts really encourage people to put 20% down on a home. And, pretty much any article you read about buying a home will talk about …
When you finally decide that you want a place of your own there is one big savings goal you need to have achieved – the down payment for your first home. This means that you have to start saving money before you can get a place of your own. To make sure you’re set up for success, …
It’s so frustrating when you look around and see (what seems like) everyone you know buying a home and you’re left there wondering, how can they afford to do this? Houses are expensive and it’s hard enough to save enough money for a down payment, let alone making the actual mortgage payments and cost of …
There are many moments in life when we don’t know we’re ready for something until we start. Homeownership DOES NOT fall into that category. Let’s face it, gang, homeownership is a big step. You are leaving the world of apartment rentals and parents for something far more time-consuming… A Home Now don’t get me wrong, …