Boston North Shore mortgage lenders have “seen it all.” With banks paying low interest rates and the stock market in the midst of a mini-crash, it’s tempting to just keep your cash at home. However, if you’re planning to buy a home and need that cash for a down payment you’d better rethink that investment “strategy.” You won’t be […]
Boston North Shore home buying just got a little easier, thanks to home buyer education classes. For those receiving down payment assistance, a home buyer education course may be a requirement. Mortgage lenders may also require the course. The classes can be very informative for anyone thinking of buying a home. Take a Boston North Shore Home Buying […]
Boston North Shore tax deductions are valuable commodities. And like most valuables, they are often well guarded. Deductions have been compared to buried treasure — because they are so valuable and they’re often buried, or at least hard to find. Deductions reduce the amount of income you’re taxed on, which reduces your tax liability. Here […]
Once you decide to enter the Boston North Shore home buying market you’ll be faced with a number of decisions. None will be more important than the choices you make when it comes to finding a lender and a real estate agent. These and other professionals will make the home buying process more efficient and, […]
If you have a Boston North Shore mortgage and didn’t make at least a 20% down payment, you probably have private mortgage insurance (PMI.) PMI protects the lender if the borrower is unable to make the mortgage payments. Because PMI premiums are paid monthly in the mortgage payments, they can add up. So, how can you avoid PMI […]
