The average price of rent in New England, and across the country, continues to inch upward, yet many of those renters admit they are afraid to buy a home. In a recent survey conducted by Bankrate.com, almost half of the renters polled said that they have avoided purchasing a home because they don’t think their credit is good enough for them to be able to qualify for a mortgage. These renters also expressed that they could not afford a down payment which, they believed, was always required.

Read More

Perhaps you have heard you can buy a home with less than 20% down payment, but you have no idea where to begin. You are not alone. Many first time buyers lack the savings that a 20% down payment requirement demands, and most of them- about 70 %- say they don’t know what other options are available to assist them.

Read More

If you are hoping to buy a home this year, there is something you should know about your tax refund. Use it wisely and it can help make your mortgage terms better (score you a slightly lower interest rate) or help you look like a more serious buyer to home sellers (by increasing your down payment), perhaps take the bite out of closing costs, or maybe cover your moving expenses.

Read More

If you became a homeowner in 2015, you have some nice tax deductions headed your way when you go to file your return. Though buying was probably a nerve-wracking experience, your taxes will reap the benefit of you taking the leap into homeownership. You should ask your accountant or tax advisor about all the deductions you are entitled to, because tax laws very and some are more advantageous to your bottom line than others.

Read More

If you have been dreaming of the day when you will own a home, but it feels likes that day is taking too long to arrive, there are several things you can do to speed up your savings plan and boost your buying capabilities. It may be time to trim your family budget.

Read More