Homes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, types and mobility options. And, while mortgages or saved monies are required to purchase all types of homes, it’s always a good idea to know what’s required for your specific home transactions. What better place to start than identifying the type of home you’re searching for? For those searching for...

Image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay If you're considering getting into the world of real estate investing, there are some basic terms that are important to understand. Buying and selling property is, of course, one way to invest, but there are other investments that offer favorable returns. However, it can sometimes be difficult to master the confusing alphabet...

Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...