Read Home Buying for Dummies and Mortgages for Dummies --- some great information for first time buyers. I will repeat my home buying advice --- do NOT spend more than 25-28% of your TAKEHOME pay for… (View Post)
If the house meets your needs, is in your financial housing range - go for it. Waiting longer and looking at more houses does not always make a house that is a better fit appear on the market. Locati… (View Post)
Always fund needs first - then save - luxuries come last. When I was poor I had no luxuries. Heck my mom gave me heck for buying nail polish (yes, we were that poor) and she was making her point that… (View Post)
Take a credit for the electrical and furnace situations after getting a quote from professionals who would do the work for you. The small stuff - are not worth arguing about. I find it better to take… (View Post)
I would not plan on seller paying anything toward closing costs. The housing market has changed and is improving in many parts of the country. Seller assist is very rare in my area right now. For now… (View Post)