What You Should Know Before Deciding To Buy A Condo Condos were once thought of as homes that attracted singles or couples, often without children. But today, condos are growing in popularity and attracting families of all sizes. PostedMarch 16, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
7 trees to plant this spring for great blooms next spring With the start of spring right around the corner, we asked Doris Taylor, plant clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, for some tips about trees we can plant that will provide beautiful blooms next spring. Here's what she had to say. PostedMarch 14, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Mortgage insurance premiums are still deductible – for now Congress treats mortgage insurance premiums like a rash. PostedMarch 11, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
4 Mistakes People Make After Getting Out of Debt Don't give up on your long-term financial goals or succumb to these missteps after becoming debt-free. PostedMarch 8, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
5 Fun Board Games and Card Games That Teach Money Concepts You'll learn important money concepts about the stock market, investing and financial scams when you play these games with your children and your family. PostedFebruary 28, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Don’t Pack These! 11 Often-Forgotten Essentials You’ll Need on Moving Day You made it! The big move went smoothly and here you are, waking up for the first time in your new house. PostedFebruary 26, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Standard vs. Itemized Deduction: Which One Should You Take? Standard versus itemized deduction: Which one should you claim? PostedFebruary 21, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
How can I improve my credit rating? One of the most important aspects of getting your credit rating in shape before applying for an FHA home mortgage is time. PostedFebruary 14, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
3 tax breaks for homeowners you can still take Homeowners have access to certain tax deductions that don't apply for renters -- and these tax breaks can add up to quite a sum. PostedFebruary 11, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
10 tips to buy real estate without breaking your budget There are things you can do to stretch your buying power. PostedFebruary 10, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Do the math: Homebuying now may save a lot It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. PostedFebruary 7, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Saving tips for aspiring buyers Many aspiring homebuyers make it harder on themselves than necessary. PostedFebruary 6, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
A Reverse Mortgage Can Be Smart Investment How much you owe on your mortgage and your tax situation can help determine whether a reverse mortgage is a good idea. PostedFebruary 5, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
4 Things to Keep in Mind When You're Looking for a New Home Buying a new home is something that isn’t done on a whim. PostedFebruary 4, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Is 2018 the year you should become a homeowner? Read on. You might find some good news. PostedJanuary 29, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Home Buyers Reveal: 'What I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Home' We asked some first-time home buyers who’ve gone through the wringer to share what they wish they’d known earlier. PostedJanuary 28, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
How to Manage Your Stuff before You Move? We often have a lot of stuff in the house that we never use, but that only get in the way. PostedJanuary 28, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
How to Buy a House This Year: 5 Tips to Get an Edge Figuring out how to buy a house is no small feat—particularly since the rules keep on changing. Check out this refresher on how to buy a house in 2018. PostedJanuary 20, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
5 Tips for Dealing with Leftover Holiday Debt You overspent on holiday gifts, and now you are stuck with a significant amount of holiday debt. PostedJanuary 19, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment
Three Ways to Check for Neighborhood Safety before Moving In When you start to seriously consider buying a house, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t first check in on the safety, or lack thereof, in your new neighborhood. PostedJanuary 18, 2018 AuthorDante Royster CommentPost a comment