Firm or conditional offer: what’s right for you?

Firm or conditional offer: what’s right for you?

Q: We are house hunting this spring and conventional wisdom tells us we should make our offer to purchase a home conditional upon certain terms – that the home pass a home inspection within five business days of the offer, for example. But what about in a competitive...
How Can I Pay Off My Mortgage Faster?

How Can I Pay Off My Mortgage Faster?

Question: I have been coasting along with my mortgage payments, and now I want to kick it into high gear. If I am looking to get a new mortgage or renew the one I have, what kind of research should I do to make sure I can pay off my mortgage faster? Shop around – and...