by Marti Reeder | Dec 7, 2015 | Budgeting, Credit, Finance, Reporter, Seasonal
With so many people on your gift list, it’s easy to get carried away with holiday shopping. However, overspending can negatively impact your credit score, which can affect your home buying ability, if you’re not careful. Here are some tips to keep your budget and...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 26, 2015 | Budgeting, Closing Costs, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Inspection, Mortgage, Reporter
Whether it is your first home or your third one, you don’t want to make costly mistakes when buying a home. Here are six mistakes that you can avoid with a little time, effort and knowledge: Not checking your credit score. If you don’t know to expect with your credit...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 10, 2015 | Budgeting, Credit, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Making an Offer, Reporter
Tired of apartment living? Have a growing family? Want a space you can call your own? Buying your first home can be complicated, but these tips will make buying your first home easy-breezy. Know how much home you can afford. Look at your average monthly budget and see...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 22, 2015 | Budgeting, Finance, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Reporter, Taxes
If you are a first-time homebuyer, the prospect of buying a home is an exciting one. You are finally ready to say good-bye to your landlord and to have your monthly payment go to something you can call your own. But that monthly check covers more than just paying for...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 5, 2012 | Budgeting, Economy, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Value, Home Warranty, Homeowners Insurance, Misc., News
Worry less. Live more with a home protection plan, a service contract which covers the repair or replacement of many home system components that break down over time. American Home Shield has over 40 years experience caring for their customers. If your house is over...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 4, 2011 | Budgeting, Credit, Economy, Finance, Home Ownership, Refinancing
Despite reports to the contrary, owning a home is STILL the American dream for most folks I know. But it is costly to own a house right now, particularly as home-related costs like fuel, electricity and insurance continue to rise. In combination with unemployment,...