by Mark Chaffee | Sep 26, 2013 | Financial Fitness, Housing Affordability, Mortgage Tips, Owning Vs Renting, Vermont Real Estate
Some people believe that homeownership is riskier than renting. However, the numbers clearly show that owning a home is still a very solid path to build wealth. Conversely, everyone agrees that renting will not help you achieve prosperity. Even though home prices have...
by Ashley Wishinski | Sep 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yes, it does! You can still get 100% financing with two great mortgage programs! VA FinancingVA financing allows veterans to purchase a home with no down payment-you must have a VA Certificate to qualify. Rural Development – VHFA or RDRural Development also...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 9, 2013 | Financial Fitness, Vermont Real Estate
What are the real consequences of giving a gift for a down-payment? You may be surprised! You want to help your child or grandchild with the purchase of their new home but you are worried you will have to pay a ‘gift tax’. What exactly is this tax...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 4, 2013 | Debt Consolidation, Financial Fitness, Vermont Real Estate
Debt consolidation is an easy way to save money each month Although rates have jumped considerably from the lows of earlier this year, there is still a tremendous opportunity to refinance and save money through debt consolidation. I recently worked with a couple that...