Tag Archives: Real Estate (Sentinel)
With home prices soaring in 2021 and interest rates climbing in 2022, many prospective homebuyers are considering alternatives to the traditional fixed-rate mortgage. Although adjustable-rate mortgages are a popular option with real upsides, borrowers should also be aware of potentially significant risks.
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Buying your first home does not have a one-time effect on your finances. Homeownership will touch many areas of your financial life, including savings, insurance and taxes.
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Becoming a first-time homeowner may seem daunting. But if you approach it as a series of achievable steps, there is no reason you can’t proceed with confidence.
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Becoming a homeowner represents a major life milestone. But from a financial point of view, purchasing a home is not a one-time event; it is the foundation for a variety of strategies over the course of a lifetime.
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Summer has arrived, and for many families, that means getting away for a few weeks. While enjoying beautiful surroundings, warm …
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Conventional wisdom holds that it is better to give than to receive. While this may be true, some givers may find it best to plan for an option that is a little bit of both.
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Most couples tend to overlook important consequences and planning opportunities when deciding how to take or maintain title to property.
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1933 — President Roosevelt signs the Banking Act of 1933, or the Glass-Steagall Act, into law with the aim of …
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One year ago on this page, I questioned whether any lessons had been learned from the decade-long housing bubble. The …
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Finally, after a year on the market, your house has sold. But you’d better bring your checkbook to the closing, …
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