For long-time readers, my home buying journey is a well-tread territory on Financial Best Life. The long and short of it is this: I bought my first home at age 26, I used a 203k loan to renovate a MAJOR fixer-upper, Then five years later I sold for a large profit. And then I went […]
What is a mortgage?
It’s spring and I can always tell because of a) the weather and b) because of all the homes in the neighborhood that pop up for sale each season. For the first time buyers who come to this site, I wanted to dedicate an entire post to breaking down what a mortgage is and how […]
Are house cleaning services worth it?
Are you debating whether or not a home cleaning service is worth the money? I’ve totally been there. For years I went back and forth wondering if I should bite the bullet and hire a cleaning service. I knew that outsourcing some of the housework would give me more time to spend with my kids, […]
How Does Refinancing a Mortgage Work? Well, Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage but don’t know where to start? Are you a little iffy because you’re wondering how does refinancing a mortgage work? Maybe you’re just overwhelmed with information, or you feel like you’re missing out because it seems like everyone is refinancing their mortgages this year. With a ton of […]
What to do when your home search becomes overwhelming
Home shopping can be a complex process because it’s a complex decision to make — how do I/we find the right home for our family with all the right features and at the right price? In previous posts, I’ve already covered how to set a budget and write up a wish list, but […]
“What’s Included in a Home Inspection?” + 7 Things to Look For
Doing a home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process. While looking at a property online or even during a walk-through might seem extensive enough, you don’t want to buy a property only to discover you’ll have to sink thousands more into repairs. (Read about my renovation story here.) Home inspectors […]