"I Want To Own A Home In Atlanta, But Is Renting Less Expensive?" This was a question posed by one potential home buyer at a recent home buyer workshop.   People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks when is a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. Rents Are On The Rise The Census Bureau recently released their 2017 first quarter median rent... [read more]

Although the idea of buying your first home is exciting, the reality can be another thing altogether. Whatever age you are as a first home buyer, the struggle is real. When it comes to saving for a down payment and closing cost, finding the property you want within your budget and being able to pay the mortgage, our brains go into struggle mode. Don’t give up just because it seems hard. It is possible and if you follow these tips and stay committed to your goals, you too can become a... [read more]

Happy Mortgage Monday.   If you're tired of renting and would like to buy a home to start building wealth for you and your family. But you’ve found saving for a down payment to be an obstacle. Keep reading this article is for you.   YOU DO NOT NEED A 20% DOWN PAYMENT   You don’t need a huge down payment to get a mortgage. Nor do you need a very high income or credit score. There are many low down payment home loan programs out there that make... [read more]

That new car or almost new car smell is intoxicating. So intoxicating that you may forget to smell the roses.   While a car salesman may tell you they can get you approved for that new or slightly new luxury car. At no time will you see a disclosure or receive a word of caution that financing that car could hurt your future chances for buying a home. At no time will anyone tell you that it's possible you could be stuck for  for the several years building wealth for your... [read more]

Over the years I have had several conversations with friends and family members whom thought they would be secure in retirement because they have their 401(k). However, by way of my profession I was able to determine that for most women their 401(K) would not be nearly enough during retirement. As my peers and I have aged I see many of them are starting to di scover what I’ve known for quite some time - their 401K will not be enough.   Your 401(k) is a great way to start... [read more]