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Buying Your First Home

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Post IconBanks Giving Away Homes

302 days ago by Yannick about Banks Giving Away Homes

Well, maybe not quite giving them away, but in Flint, Michigan, banks are selling homes for $1000. Yup, you read that correctly.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Radical-cheap-1000-cnnm-14005833.html 0 comments

Post IconFind Homes for Sale

418 days ago by Yannick about Find Homes for Sale

Browse online listings for homes for sale, plus find median incomes and information on schools. Good resource for first time home buyers.

http://www.zillow.com/ 0 comments

Post IconAverage US Mortgage Rates Increase

468 days ago by JackM about US Mortgage Rates Increase

average 15 year and 30 year US mortgage rates increase again amid fears of a weaker housing market

http://uk.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUKN2428040020080724 0 comments

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User IconYoMrAHolmes said

I have friends that think that buying a home is always the best investment. Depending on where you live as well as a couple of other variables, renting could be a better idea, then put your investment money elsewhere.

about rent or buy

User Icondevluke said

adjustable rate mortgages typically start with a lower interest rate than a fixed rate mortgage, but as its tied to an economic index, there is the possibility that the interest rate of an ARM will increase over time

about Adjustable Rate Mortgages

User Icondevluke said

State and local property taxes on any US residence is deductible from your income

about Property Taxes Deductions

User IconJackM said

Expect a mortgage interest rate of over 6 percent on a 30 year fixed mortgage in California

about mortgage interest rate

User IconYoMrAHolmes said

Handy rent vs buy calculator here, where you plug in how long you plan on staying at your apartment as well as current property tax rates and expected home apreciation value.

about rent vs buy calculator

User IconYoMrAHolmes said

Sure, you can buy a home without having any money saved up for a down payment, but you'll have to either take out a second mortgage, which usually has a substantially higher interest rate, or you may be able to qualify for a FHA loan. Check out hud.gov for more information on FHA loans

about buying a home with no down payment

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