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 12, 2015 3:22 pm
Published by Andrew Penner
Condos and townhouses are very tricky to improve. Almost any exterior and structure-changing interior improvements must first be cleared with the homeowner’s association. This may severely limit your opportunity for improvement, but that does not make it impossible. Our top five condo improvement tips will help you add value to your condo without killing your... 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
September 10, 2014 2:10 pm
Published by Andrew Penner
So while the Chevrolet Malibu manufactured in Kansas City, Kansas might be tuned to be a fast car, the Internet service here might be a bit faster; Google is building a fiber-optic network in the city at no cost. With blazing fast VoIP infrastructure as well as a stable manufacturing base, Kansas City, Kansas will... View Article