Homebuyers have a variety of conventional mortgages to choose from. The element most have in common is private mortgage insurance—usually required when the down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value. In some situations, […]
A college education almost always costs more than families initially think it will, when everything is accounted for, so most students take out loans. The loan money is sent to the attending college, placed in […]
Vaunting more than 100 required questions, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can vex future college students and their families. As with any lengthy form, mistakes or omissions happen. In other instances, an […]
After months of searching, you’ve found it: your dream home. There’s just one problem. It’s marked as contingent. Can you still make an offer on a house that is contingent? In a word, yes. Here’s […]