Buying a home is one of, if not the biggest, financial decision you will ever make. However, many people buy a home without truly understanding how other areas of their life may be financially impacted. Mortgage companies may offer you a large mortgage, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right mortgage amount for you. […]
Should You Invest in Real Estate? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start
One of the most common questions that I field from clients is this – “should we buy real estate”. Well, my answer is both appropriate yet frustrating… it depends! It depends on a lot of things. Buying real estate is a big financial decision. It’s not like buying an index fund – you can’t just[…]
How To Buy A Home When You Have Substantial Student Loan Debt
Buying a home is a big financial investment. It’s very likely the largest financial investment you have ever made. This is why I strongly recommend first challenging the belief that buying a home is always right for you. It’s critical that you fully weigh the pros and cons of making this financial investment and understand[…]
Renting Is Not Throwing Money Away
I bet you $100 that you’ve been trained to think that renting is throwing away money. Why pay rent when you could take out a mortgage with monthly payments equal to your rent and build equity in your home? Historically, buying a home is the thing to do – everyone has one and it is[…]