Showing posts with label American Dream. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Dream. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

All the Hidden, Unexpected Costs of Buying a Home

All the Hidden, Unexpected Costs of Buying a Home


Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever own, and that expense goes beyond the closing price. There’s the cost of the house, but then there are other ongoing and upfront expenses that can catch you off guard. Especially if you’re a first time buyer, it helps to know what you’re getting into.
Zillow estimates that, on average, Americans pay about $9,000 a year in extra home ownership costs, but that varies depending on where you live, and how you buy. Some of these costs aren’t exactly “hidden” but they are commonly overlooked. Let’s take a look at them in detail.


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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Six important things to know about the 2016 housing market

Six important things to know about the 2016 housing market


Buying a home is still part of the American dream.
According to a survey from Trulia, 75% of Americans dream of owning a home, up 1% from 2015. This dream is even more pressing among Millennials because 80% of those surveyed would like to buy a home — and 31% would like to do so by 2018.
Whether you're looking to buy a home this year or already own one, there are important factors that will affect your investment. Here are the six important things you need to know about the housing market in 2016.


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