Budgets & Financing

After months of searching, you finally found your dream home. But before putting in an offer and planning the housewarming party, we suggest getting a professional home inspection. Here are some tips for hiring a local home inspector.

Hire a professional painter or do it yourself? The overall cost to paint a home includes more than just the price of paint. Know how to budget and what your options are before you begin.

When used as down payment assistance, second mortgages may carry a zero or low-interest rate; or interest may be deferred for a certain amount of time. This means that the borrower can focus their effort and resources in paying off the original loan first while the secondary loan remains silent.

Getting ready to hire a contractor? Make sure to do your homework homeowners. American Financing lists the top 12 essential questions to ask candidates and tips to help you hire the best contractor

Home buying can be tricky. But shopping for interest rates, comparing mortgage lenders, and being patient can literally save you thousands of dollars. Check out our guide to shopping for rates and comparing lenders!