Tag Archives: Homeownership
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Building Financial Security
Owning a home should be part of a larger commitment to gaining financial security
Over the Thanksgiving break I became addicted to a show called Till Debt Do U$…
By LaToya M. Smith
Should You Have Faith In A Good Faith Estimate?
When mortgage shopping, break down the costs and make sure you are comparing apples to apples
I was speaking with a client yesterday who was thoroughly confused by the good faith…
By Kirk Charles
What’s A Short Sale In The Long Run?
It's not a foreclosure, but it could still make it harder to buy another home
Yesterday afternoon I was in an attorney’s office and a gentleman came in for a…
By Kirk Charles
Foreclosures of the Rich and Famous
A look back at celebrity homeownership woes
Since the highly publicized foreclosure woes of Evander Holyfield and Michael Jackson, more celebrities have…
By Janell Hazelwood
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
ARMed And Dangerous? Don’t File For Bankruptcy
An adjustable rate mortgage can turn a Chapter 13 filing from bad to ugly
Just got a phone call from a couple thinking of filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. …
By Kirk Charles
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Let’s Talk Money
There may be grants to help you buy your home�if you know where to look
The biggest hurdle to homeownership for some is the down payment and closing costs. These…
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
Congress Expands Homeowner Tax Breaks
First-time homebuyer tax credit extended to June
If you were rushing to close on a house before the end of the year,…
By Renita Burns
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…
