Articles by Paul M.J. Suchecki
Should You Buy a Vacation Home With a Mortgage or Cash?
Mulling the purchase of a second home? Congratulations! Should you buy for cash or a mortgage? Weigh these considerations driven first by the US tax code.
Paul M.J. Suchecki
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?
There are trade-offs in a 15- vs. 30-year mortgage.
On a 30 you get lower...
Should You Pay the Mortgage If Your House Is Destroyed?
If your home is destroyed by a natural disaster, the last thing you likely want to...
What Should You Know About 'Undead' Property Foreclosures
Zombies are soulless corpses, undead; an apt metaphor for abandoned homes, also known as zombie homes, that could become nightmares to the owners of record. Protect yourself like this:
Paul M.J. Suchecki
Pros and Cons of a Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) can be a welcome supplement to Social Security and pension incomes. There are pros and cons:
Paul M.J. Suchecki
Buy or Rent, Which Is Better?
There are several factors that will determine whether or not it is better to buy or...
Should You Refinance to a 15 Year Mortgage?
From most lenders today, there is a full point difference in mortgage interest...
Must Dos for Home Buyers
Must dos for home buyers are essential tasks aspiring homebuyers must do in today's real estate market to buy a home in 2014. Tips and help are here:
Paul M.J. Suchecki
To Keep Working Rent, Don’t Buy
Although the conventional wisdom is that the path to a better financial future lies through home ownership,more people seem to keep working where more rent.
Paul M.J. Suchecki
If You Buy a Foreclosure, Watch Out
There are fewer homes to buy in foreclosure today compared to the depths of the...