Tag Archives: home buyer
Property Ladder
Jumoke Dada--young, single and a successful real estate investor
“The rent is too damn high,” is not just the campaign slogan of former New…
By Aisha I. Jefferson
Foreclosing as a Financial Strategy
It's called strategic defaulting, and more homeowners are doing it
Fannie Mae recently announced that it would penalize borrowers who purposely forego their home loan…
By John Simons
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Renting vs. Buying
The pros and cons of both options should be considered when shopping for a home
In today’s market should you rent or buy? “Your decision to buy or rent depends…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Money Attitudes and Budgeting
Homeownership means learning to understand and manage your finances
Last weekend I attended The Money Conference for Women in Hartford, CT. A 26-year-old woman…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Key Players
The role of the realtor, attorney and home inspector
Buying a home is a personal decision, but the process is not so private. Generally,…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Qualifying For A Mortgage
Know your options for financing your purchase�and paying off the loan
“What happens when you go to a lender,” asked Deborah Johnson, vice president and relationship…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Getting Started
How to know if you're ready and what banks are looking for
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming. I feel your pain, I’m there…
By LaToya M. Smith
Buying a Foreclosed Home: Good or Bad?
Though a difficult task, be informed before making a purchase
You’ve heard that the silver lining to all of the change and turmoil of the…
