Five Reasons Why Renting Sucks

When I bought my first home I never thought I would have to worry about renting again. Well, life happens, and I ended up renting for about four years. I found a great house in a great neighborhood, with what I thought was a great landlord. Then the things that suck about renting crept in […]

An Eviction Can Mess Up Your Credit but Not Your Chances at Buying a House

Evictions happen for all sorts of reasons. Most of the time it is monetary, non-payment of rent, but there are other situations that can cause an eviction as you probably know all too well. Getting evicted can seem like a tragedy for your immediate future. With a few simple steps you can be back on […]

Why You Should Make an Offer Over Asking Even Though the Market Has Slowed

Six months ago if you were shopping for a home, you would have probably been competing against multiple offers. With interest rates rising and more inventory available on the market, it’s a little easier to get an offer accepted on a home. So… why offer over asking if the market is slowing down? The idea […]

How Student Loans Affect Your Ability to Purchase a Home

The student loan debt in the U.S. is now up to around $1.5 trillion. This puts it second to only mortgage debt. With student loans becoming more and more common, I wanted to talk about how student loans affect your ability to purchase a home. First, you’ll need to understand debt to income ratios. We […]