Home Ownership Archives

Buying a Caribbean Vacation Home: What Kind of Property is Right For You?

Owning a Caribbean vacation home appeals to many non-residents. Here’s how to find the kind of Caribbean home that’s right for you.

Home Ownership

Mortgage 101: Before You Sign — Mortgage Options for First Time Buyers

There’s more to a mortgage than rate and term. Discover the various features of your mortgage that can benefit you.

Home Ownership

Mortgage 101: Finding the Right-sized Mortgage for You [CHECKLIST]

While you may be tempted to buy at the top of your price range to get that perfect home, make sure you’ve thought about the additional costs — beyond a mortgage — that come with home ownership.

Home Ownership

Mortgage 101: A Glossary of Mortgage Terms and Phrases for First Time Home Buyers

A glossary of commonly used for mortgages (and applications) to help you find one that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Home Ownership

Mortgage 101: Calculate Your Required Down Payment

How much do you need to put down? How does it affect your mortgage? Get your down payment questions answered here.

Home Ownership

Mortgage 101: See How Much Home You Could Afford

As you start out on your journey towards home ownership, the first step – should be to see how much home you may be able to buy

Real Estate

The Wealthy Barber on How a Cottage Can Complicate Estate Planning

“The last thing you want is for your cottage, a place of great memories, a true family treasure, to end up being a wedge that drives your family apart.”