mortgage

If you’re eyeing homes in the $250,000 range, you’re likely asking: How much do I need to make to afford it? The income needed for a $250k mortgage depends on…

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is one of the first steps in the homebuying journey. It gives you a clear picture of how much house you can afford and shows…

Before you close on your dream home, there’s one step that can save you from costly surprises: the home inspection. This is a thorough check of the home’s structure and…

If you’ve got your eye on a $400,000 home, you’re probably asking yourself: How much house can I afford? The income needed for a $400k mortgage comes down to a…

The president is testing the Fed’s limits —understanding his thinking could protect your financial future

The potential increase in mortgage rates could deliver a fresh blow to the housing market.

karen roach / Shutterstock.com When mortgage rates increase, your monthly payments can balloon fast, especially if you buy a home, refinance, or have an adjustable-rate loan. But that doesn’t mean…

Ok after the Election post, let us get back to something proper. In the last article, I reflected upon how likely many of us can eventually be CPF Millionaire and…

If elected in this year’s federal election, the Coalition plans to allow first-home buyers of newly built homes to claim a tax deduction on mortgage interest payments.  Dubbed as the…

Even as rates fall slightly, house hunters are facing a tough and uncertain environment.