Buying your first home is not only a major life milestone, but it’s also a big financial goal to meet (one that comes with commitment and responsibility). While many consider a home an asset, this...
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Should I Buy a Rental Property?
Buying a rental property is an exciting idea. Many popular bloggers, podcasters, and HGTV show hosts make it look so easy - but is it really? In the world of Pinterest and Fixer Upper, home...
With Interest Rates Rising, Is Buying a Home Still a Good Idea?
During the Great Recession, people took advantage of rock-bottom interest rates to lock in homes while prices were low. Rates were lower than people had ever seen them and those who bought then have...
5 Strategies to Build Wealth After You Buy Your First Home
Thinking about buying a home? You’re not the only one. With interest rates at opportune levels, many people are anxious to get into the real estate market. However, even if you feel like you’re...
Should My Partner and I Buy a Home Before We Marry?
First comes love, then comes the mortgage, then comes the wedding? Although it may seem unconventional for a couple to purchase a home together before making the trek down the aisle, according to a...
How Much Home Can Your Lifestyle Afford?
If you’re considering purchasing a home, you’ve likely already considered how much you have available for a down payment, what an ideal mortgage payment would be, and how much home you can actually...
Planning to Buy? Got a Plan for What Comes After?
Buying a home comes with a huge financial stake, a lot of responsibility, and even more fine print. While investing in this aspect of the American dream is exciting, it’s important to reflect on...
How to Save Thousands a Year on Your Mortgage Payment
Once you’ve locked in a mortgage, it’s easy to think the deal is done (and a lot of the time you want to forget about the piles upon piles of paperwork you’ve just gone through). You assume you’ll...
8 Hidden Costs When You Buy a Home
With your focus on building your down payment fund and figuring out what your mortgage payment will be, it’s easy to overlook some of the smaller fees that come along with a home purchase. Here are...
Can You Have Student Loans and Purchase a Home?
Most people tackle big financial goals one at a time with dividing and conquering being a popular route; but what happens when you want to tackle a couple of goals at once? Do you go with the...
Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® is an author, speaker, and financial coach who takes a fun, no-nonsense approach in working with individuals and couples across the country, helping them make smart choices with their money.
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