Category: Home Ownership

Should you save for retirement or a home down payment? And what about when a 401K match is involved? 20SF reader, Steph, writes in: “I’m 26 and up until …

Some of the biggest housing costs you will come across are completely and frustratingly unpredictable. The only thing that is certain is that if you are a homeowner long …

Real estate transactions typically involve two agents: 1. the listing agent: represents the seller 2. the buying agent: represents the buyer These agents provide a service and need to …

When I first graduated, I ended up renting an apartment for a year. From there, I moved in to my first home (which I have since considered to be …

Refinancing a mortgage can be a huge cost saver for homeowners. And right now could still be a great time to refinance. For a little history, prior to the …

If you are going to buy a home, you will inevitably encounter a very challenging question (unless you are quite wealthy): “should I get a 15 or 30 year …

Lets just come right out with it: Your home is not an investment. In fact, home ownership can be a financial disaster. Before all of you homeowners call me …