Home ownership is a completely different affair from renting and is more expensive than you initially imagine. Set up a phantom expense account to determine if you’re ready for the transition. More »
Some financial planners advise making two half payments on your mortgage each month instead of one full sum. The idea is that homeowners will save thousands of dollars over the years in interest payments. Does this idea hold water? More »
There’s a dizzying range of mortgage options for home buyers these days, but in one area it seems we’ve already made up our mind: nobody wants a fixed-rate home loan. More »
US-centric: Real estate scouting site Zillow launches their new “Mortgage Marketplace”, where you can submit a loan request without entering any personal information. Lenders offer quotes, and YOU contact THEM if you’re interested in following up. [via]
