We’re trying to have a frugal move, and as such we’re trying to find as many moving supplies as we can for free. So where can you find free moving supplies?
How To Write A Gift Letter And What You Should Include
If you’ve received a cash gift to help with a down payment on a house, you may be required by your lender to send in a gift letter. What is it, and what is included?
10 Things To Consider When Buying Or Building A New Home
There are a lot of important things you need to think about before you buy or build a home. Here are some of the ones we’ll be considering.
Going Through The Mortgage Approval Process: Providing Documentation, Waiting And Stress
Going through the mortgage approval process can be a stressful process, especially when you’re also trying to sell your current home. Here’s the process as we’re experiencing it.
What Is Title Insurance And Do I Need It?
When purchasing a home you may be required to buy title insurance, but there are more than one kind. What are the kinds of title insurance, and is it a good idea?
When Should You Lock In A Mortgage Interest Rate? Pros And Cons Of Locking In Your Rate
There are quite a few things to consider when locking an interest rate on a mortgage. Today I thought we’d take a look at when you should lock and what some of the pros and cons of locking your rate are.
Buying A New House Is Not Cheap: Expenses Not To Forget When Buying A New House
When buying a new home there are a host of fees and expenses that most people aren’t aware of when they go in. Here’s a brief look at the expenses to expect when buying a new home.
Finding Happiness In Even The Worst Of Circumstances
This weekend the home that we’re building was vandalized. Seeing the damage made me realize just how temporary things of this life are, and how glad I am to have an eternal hope.
What Paperwork Do You Need To Get A Home Mortgage?
Banks are now requiring a bit more paperwork and doing a bit more due diligence when approving you for a mortgage. What documentation will you need?
Capital One 360 Savings Review: ING Direct Re-Branded As Capital One 360
I have been an ING Direct customer for several years now and I have had nothing but positive experiences dealing with ING. How does the new re-branded Capital One 360 stack up?
Emergency Funds For Specific Purposes Can Help You To Avoid Debt
It is important to plan ahead as much as you can for specific events, and saving emergency funds specifically for those events. Here’s how our auto specific emergency fund saved us this week.
How To Save Money When Buying Appliances
What are some things you can do to save when you’re shopping around to find appliances for your home? Here are some tips and tricks to get the best deal.
Cutting Our Mobile And Home Phone Bills: How Is It Going After A Few Months Using Ooma and FreedomPop?
Earlier this year we started looking to find ways that we could cut our regular monthly bills, and one place we found to cut was our home and mobile phone costs. So how have our cheaper alternatives been working?
The Great Big List Of Things To Do When Getting Ready To Sell Your House
Selling your home can be quite the undertaking, but with a bit of hard work you can end up with thousands more in your pocket. Here’s a list of things to consider doing when getting ready to sell.
