Tag: homeownership

Tips to Pay off Your Loan Faster

Tips to Pay off Your Loan Faster

For generations, homeowners would buy a home for life. Working over the years to make the payments and celebrating the end of the 30 year mortgage were great milestones in the family. Today, few home buyers expect to be in their home for longer than 

Tips for Buying and Selling at the Same Time

Tips for Buying and Selling at the Same Time

Either buying or selling a home can be extremely stressful, it can be even more overwhelming if one is trying to do both at the same time. The good news is that this happens all the time and by following a few simple tips, both 

Three Daily Habits to a Cleaner Home

Three Daily Habits to a Cleaner Home

Between work, family and fun, cleaning your home can feel like a drag—but most of us can’t afford to hire a cleaning crew, and so the task of weekly tidying and disinfecting is unavoidable. To help, below are three daily habits to a cleaner home. 

Should a Long Commute Be a Deal Breaker?

Should a Long Commute Be a Deal Breaker?

If you’re shopping for a home, you probably have a long list of things that are important to you, such as the size and layout of the house, the neighborhood, quality schools and affordable taxes. If you find a house that has everything you want, 

Safety Tips for New Homeowners

Safety Tips for New Homeowners

One of the most important things people want in their new home is the feeling that they and their family (not to mention their belongings) are safe and secure. To achieve that, there are steps you can take during the buying process, from the first 

7 Things Every New Homeowner Should Know

7 Things Every New Homeowner Should Know

Moving from renter status to owning your own home is a proud and exciting experience. You’ve worked hard to get there, and nothing should jeopardize your achievement. The money management experts at Investopedia propose seven strategies new homeowners should employ to be sure nothing gets