Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your Homeownership goals by paying for some of these expenses. SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $1,798 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed...
We're still in a sellers' market. And if you're looking to buy a home, you're likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind; there are some benefits to being a buyer in today's market that give you good reason to stick with your search. Here are a few of them. Long-Term Benefits Outweigh Short-Term Challenges Owning a home grows your...
If you’re in serious buying mode, there’s a good chance you’ll be looking to attend a lot of open homes. This is great, but you need to think strategically. So here’s a home buyer’s checklist of things you might have missed at first glance. Go on the first weekend: this buys you time to take another look or (if you like it). Grouping homes into suburbs or neighborhoods: make life easy...