Owning your own home has been a part of the American Dream for years. Signing your name on the dotted line (4,693 times to be exact) comes with a great deal of pride and a sense of accomplishment. You want to scream from the rooftop that you've finally made it and have become a homeowner. However, being able to pay your monthly mortgage is just the start of the expenses … [Read more...]
2 Reasons Why Owing Money to Family is Tough
When I graduated from college and was looking for a place to live in my hometown, my options were very limited. There aren’t many places for rent in my rural hometown, so buying a house seemed like my only option (although now I know differently). The bad thing about deciding to buy a house is that I had no money saved up for a down payment, closing costs, or other necessary … [Read more...]