Mortgage Contract Pitfalls

Mortgage Contract Pitfalls

Of all the purchases you will make in your lifetime, a mortgage might be the biggest investment. Often when buying a home you skip reading the fine print and are unaware of all the ways you can default on your mortgage. Being unaware of your mortgage terms can cause...
Dangers of Joint Property Ownership

Dangers of Joint Property Ownership

Homeownership is a big step to take with another person, even with a beloved family member. Unforeseen complications can quickly arise, so it is best to know what you are getting into before signing on the dotted line. Whether you accidentally disinherit your children...
Buying a Home as an Unmarried Couple

Buying a Home as an Unmarried Couple

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of the Current Population Survey, half of unmarried couples who live together are under 35 years old, but a whopping 23 percent are age 50 or older. People choose to be an unmarried couple in our society for many reasons....