By Nathan Deuel for Realtor.com For a half-decade, I lived in the Middle East. My wife worked as a reporter, and I was mostly taking care of our daughter. We lost my dad, became better parents, and, through it all, managed to hold on to an apartment we’d bought years earlier in New York City. But when we …
Why I Fell in Love With My Home Inspector—and How You Can, Too Read More »
By AJ Smith for credit.com If you are in the market to buy a house, you may find yourself in developments touting some serious services—but not without a charge. Condominiums, townhouses, and other properties in certain planned developments can come with a homeowners association, or HOA. To live there, you must pay the HOA fees either monthly or …
By Jamie Wiebe So you want to buy a house! But first you need a car. And you want to get married in a big wedding, and then have some babies. Don’t forget their college education, and your master’s degree, and the looming specter of retirement. Life often feels like a series of savings goals. …
I’ve Got 99 Problems, and Saving for a Home Is Just One Read More »
