buying a home

When You Should and Shouldn't Rent

There are many great debates in the world: The chicken or the egg? John or Paul? Should you rent or not? This helps answer one of those.

Is Real Estate a Good Investment?

Young investors need strong investment returns that exceed the rate of inflation in order to avoid working in later years. Is real estate a good investment option?

Low Interest Rates Do Not Make Homes Affordable

If a good price seems to good to be true...it probably is. Learn how low interest rates drive home prices higher.

Book Review - Buying a Home: The Missing Manual

Housing prices have dropped all across America in the past couple years, and more people are looking into buying a property instead of renting. If you are an eager house hunte

The First Time Home Buyer Credit: How Big of a Deal Is It?

There is a lot of talk about how the first-time home-buyer's credit is such a boon to people buying their first place. After all, $8,000 is nothing to sneeze at—but when you put it

Buying a Home Without the Money

I confess: I'm about to break one of the cardinal rules of personal finance. I know it's not the responsible thing to do and it goes against every piece of "good financial advice"

Cash Is King: Now What Should I Do With It?

When the going gets tough, the tough accumulate huge piles of cash. Great. But what do you do with it once you've piled it all up. There are lots of options out there, but which on

The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a House

Just like any financial decision, there are pros and cons to paying cash for a house.