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How Much Can You Afford?
Understanding how much you can afford is one of the most important rules of home buying. Depending on your individual situation, your budget can affect everything from the neighborhoods where you look, to the size of the house, and even what type of financing you choose.
Understanding Different Types of Loans
Today's homebuyer has more financing options than have ever been available before. From traditional mortgages to adjustable-rate and hybrid loans, there are financing packages designed to meet the needs of virtually anyone.
Refinancing
Refinancing your home can be an excellent way to bring down your monthly mortgage payment, raise cash, or consolidate debts with high interest rates.
Leveraging Your Money
One of the greatest financial aspects of buying a home is the ability to leverage your money.
15-Year, 30-Year, or a Biweekly Mortgage?
In the past, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was the standard choice for most homebuyers.
Saving for the Down Payment
Saving funds for a down payment should be part of an overall program to get your finances in order prior to shopping for a home.
Closing Costs
he bundle of fees associated with the buying or selling of a home are called closing costs.
How Mortgage Loans Work
Excluding property taxes and insurance, a traditional fixed-rate mortgage payment consist of two parts: (1) interest on the loan and (2) payment towards the principal, or unpaid balance of the loan.
When Should You Pay Points on a Loan?
When it comes to comparing interest rates for a mortgage loan, homebuyers often have the option of choosing a loan with a lower interest rate by paying points.
All About Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) differ from fixed-rate mortgages in that the interest rate and monthly payment can change over the life of the loan.
How Much Can You Afford?
Understanding how much you can afford is one of the most important rules of home buying.
Getting Your Finances in Order
A crucial step in starting your search for a new home is having a clear idea of your financial situation.
Mortgage Glossary
Learn more about mortgage terms.
Get Pre-Qualified Now!
Start the home buying process and learn what lenders know about you.
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Hilliard, Ohio, real estate
Article on recent Hilliard, Ohio, real estate news
Question: Why buy a condo?
Condos are an appealing way to enter the housing market and minimize your cost, maintenance commitment while still investing in the future.
Local School Reports
Learn more about local school systems from the selection of free reports from the Ohio Department of Education.
The Condo buying process.
How much can you afford? Starting your search? Follow the steps through the home buying process.
Working with Builders
Our condo experts work with the best builders in Columbus and Central Ohio. Get our free report on building from scratch. Then we'll get in touch with you to start the process.
Bethel Village--Bethel Commons--differences
Have you ever wondered about the condo communities along Bethel Road? There are several and our clients who live along this corridor love the location! They
What Happened to the Condo Market
There are multiple influences affecting today's condo market. The following article addresses multiple influences on today's condo market and explains their potential effects.
Local Utility Companies & Phone Numbers
Are you moving or planning to move? Make sure you call your local utilities for disconnection!
Safety and Moving Tips
Moving into a new home in a new city can be stressful enough. Follow this simple tips for making it safe and avoid the headaches.
History of Hilliard
In 1852, John Reed Hilliard bought ten acres of farmland in western Franklin County, Ohio from Hoseah High and Abraham Wendell.
More about Sunbury, Ohio
Sunbury is home to the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial that commemorates every Ohio Soldier that has bravely given his or her life in service to the USA since 9/11.
History of Columbus
Columbus, Ohio ha sa rich and diverse historical background, from Native American Mounds to the revitalized Downtown.
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