Monthly Archives: December 2016
House Poor?
Realtors usually don’t deliver the best news. Everybody who wants to buy a house, wants to buy the best house in the best neighborhood for the best price. That usually involves someone maxing out the payment they can afford. You may be tempted to stretch your budget and buy that larger home with the bigger yard, but remember: The more you spend on housing, …
Auction Properties Aren’t For Regular Buyers
Ever thought about getting a property via auction? Well it isn’t impossible, but it is very hard for regular buyers. Auctions take place at local government courthouses and other locations chosen by auction companies, such as hotel conference rooms. Homes are also auctioned online. Foreclosure auctions are held by bank-hired trustees. Tax lien auctions are conducted by local sheriffs. There are two types of …
Is It Worth It?
Now, we are required to have insurance for our home if we secure a loan from a bank, we are required to have auto insurance if we finance a car, but there are several forms of insurance that are not mandatory. Earthquake insurance is one such type of insurance. If you live in South Dakota, it may not ever cross your mind, but when …