January 3, 2023 9:30 am
Published by Andrew Penner
When the time comes to purchase a new home, it’s always important to have a plan and keep your expectations in check. It may be tempting to join your peers in homeownership, but cleaning out your savings to do so is rarely a good move. In short, remember this key detail: the reality of homeownership... View Article
December 28, 2022 11:22 am
Published by Andrew Penner
If you’re the owner of a condo or townhouse, you probably know how difficult it can be to make improvements. However, it’s not impossible – and you can even add value to your home by changing things up on the inside. In this article, we’ve outlined our top five risks and condo improvement tips that... View Article
August 18, 2015 2:50 pm
Published by Andrew Penner
When does an auto loan become a mortgage? When you start purchasing cars like these. This list of supercars puts my Toyota Prius to shame in every way. Let’s be honest–even if I took out a mortgage to build my dream home, I don’t think the cost would come close to the value of these supercars.... View Article
August 7, 2015 11:22 am
Published by Andrew Penner
Gearing up to buy your first home? Not so fast. Here are 8 common mistakes you’ll want to avoid. 1. Shopping for a home before you get preapproved Searching for a home is exciting, and it can be very tempting to hire a real estate agent and immediately begin shopping. The problem with this is... View Article
October 14, 2014 10:22 am
Published by Andrew Penner
So you’ve got this new home (and, of course, a mortgage with a low interest rate). With all the additional space, adding a dog to the family is sort of a no-brainer. But while puppies might just be the cutest things in the world, they can also be devious little creatures. An abundance of curiosity... View Article
September 19, 2014 4:28 pm
Published by Andrew Penner
If you took out a mortgage loan to pay for your home, the odds are high that your mortgage is backing up a publicly traded security. This sounds complicated. But mortgage-backed securities are actually a common and important investment type today. Here’s how the process usually works: First, a homeowner takes out a mortgage from... View Article
September 17, 2014 9:24 am
Published by Andrew Penner
For many, the American dream is still to own one’s home. To achieve this, prospective homeowners will save their money, try to keep their credit report clean and obtain a mortgage to do so. But others will purchase their homes with a cash payment. Believe it or not, this method is on the rise. Recently... View Article
September 15, 2014 1:37 pm
Published by Andrew Penner
It’s tempting, if you can afford it, to make two mortgage payments a month. This will help you slash the time it takes to pay off your mortgage loan. And over time, it can save you a significant amount in interest payments. And let’s be honest: It’s nice not to have make those mortgage payments... View Article