What are HOA Fees?

A Richmond, Texas homeowner was recently cited by her local HOA, or homeowners association, for displaying strip club-themed skeletons in front of her house in a goofily raunchy sense of Halloween spirit. The members of her local HOA were not amused.  After deciding that the homeowner’s burlesque skeleton display was an aesthetic affront to the […]

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Buying Subject to an Existing Loan

The typical cost of a new home today is about $326,800. So, if you are in the market for a new home, now may be a great time to consider buying. Still, many new homeowners don’t consider that along with copious amounts of paperwork, paying a down payment for a home is just the beginning […]

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11 Cities Where you Can Buy a Home Under $150,000

Who doesn’t want to own a home? For many Americans, homeownership is probably the greatest personal life investment one can make during their lifetime. Ultimately, a house cannot truly become your home until you finish all of the mortgage payments. It can take a decade to multiple decades before a mortgage is fully paid off. […]

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