The real estate market is on the upswing. Great news for sellers! Unfortunately, for lots of people looking to buy, it’s becoming extremely difficult to find that perfect house whilst staying in line with their budget. Many people are tabling the idea all together. Others are deciding to purchase those not-so-perfect homes and go the Read More
Posts Tagged: Home buying
First-time homebuyer: A personal finances litmus test
Ok, it’s go time. Or is it? You’re ready to take the plunge. Or are you? You want a place to call your own, but when should you make it happen? Family and friends are pushing you to buy. You hear things like: “It’s time for you to settle down.” “You should buy so you Read More
Cohabiting: Five ways to align your finances in your relationship
Living together, and unmarried? Join the crowd! More and more couples are holding off on those wedding vows, or scrapping the whole idea of marriage all together. In fact, recent research shows that only 26% of adults between the ages of 18 and 32 are married. What are they doing instead? Many are still in Read More
Money Mishaps (Part 1): Bought a first house at the wrong time
Welcome to our new blog series about those money blunders of the past. Specifically, the ones that have made us older millennials, who came out of college in the mid-2000’s, who we are today. Learning from the trials and tribulations of others can be beneficial, right? Stories like these crop up all the time these Read More
Ready to buy a house?
House hysteria is a real thing. Once one friend buys a place, the social pressure is on for others to follow suit. Everywhere you go, people are talking about Zillow, interest rates, great floorplans, school districts and desirable neighborhoods. Before you’re green with envy and ready to sign on the dotted line, remember that buying Read More