Blog categorized as Home Purchasing

Common Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make – and How to Avoid Them

01/30/2025 08:57 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Common Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make – and How to Avoid Them
First-time homebuyers often make costly mistakes, such as underestimating expenses, mismanaging credit, and skipping key steps like preapproval and inspections, but careful planning and financial awareness can help ensure a successful home purchase.

How to Save For a Downpayment

02/29/2024 04:49 PM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
How to Save For a Downpayment
The traditional way to purchase a home is to make a downpayment when financing the purchase with a mortgage. Here are some tips for saving for a downpayment.

Are You Buying a Fixer Upper? Here's How to Cover Renovation Expenses

02/22/2022 08:18 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
Are You Buying a Fixer Upper? Here's How to Cover Renovation Expenses
When purchasing a "fixer-upper," you can save on the cost of the home, but what about renovations? If you are looking to cut costs, then consider these 5 tips for covering expenses.

How Much Do You Need to Buy a House?

07/20/2021 11:54 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)
How Much Do You Need to Buy a House?
If you’ve decided to buy a home, there are many out-of-pocket fees, as well as long-term costs beyond the price of the home itself. Read this article to gain a better understanding of how much money you’ll actually need to become a homeowner.

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