What is the 28/36 rule for home affordability?
Lenders use this guideline to determine how big of a home purchase you can afford.
5 min read
Mar 21, 2025
Jim Probasco
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Can you use money from your IRA to buy a house?
It might be possible to use funds from your IRA to buy a house.
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Should you use your Roth IRA to buy a house?
Is it smart to use retirement funds to buy your first house?
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Property tax rates by state: What to expect in your area
Property taxes vary by location. Here’s a breakdown of average rates by state.
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Closing costs in Ohio
Breaking down closing costs for buyers and sellers in the Buckeye State.
5 min read Jul 14, 2023 -
How much house can I afford if I make $90,000 a year?
A $90K income is well above average, but is it enough to buy your dream home?
5 min read Jul 13, 2023 -
Closing costs in Colorado
Both buyers and sellers have their share of closing costs to pay.
5 min read Jul 10, 2023 -
New Jersey housing market: Everything you need to know
Home prices in New Jersey are high, and rising.
4 min read Jun 30, 2023