Down payment

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for first-time home buyers, but many don't realize that they don't actually need to put 20% down.

According to real estate pros, these are the seven most common home-buying mistakes, plus how to avoid them. Follow our advice to prevent buyer's remorse and score the best deal possible.

You diligently research creative saving methods, download all the budgeting apps, immediately deposit checks and gifts from family members, and even pick up a few side gigs on nights and weekends so that you can save money for the down payment on a house.After many months (or, more likely, years), you finally feel like you have enough money stashed away to buy a house within your budget.

Paying your mortgage with your credit card sounds like a great way to earn rewards and stretch your dollars further. But it’s complicated — and not all it’s cracked up to be. Learn if and when you should pay your mortgage with plastic.

This piece discusses ways to save money on your home in your every day life!

When I bought my home nearly a decade ago, it was located in one of the last remaining affordable swaths of Colorado, smack dab between Denver and Boulder. Along came a light rail commuter station within walking distance of my place and, subsequently, steady increases in my home’s value, according to the county assessor’s annual mailer.

Find out what Omaha and Council Bluffs homebuyers need to know about receiving a down payment as a gift. Homes By Chris Harter. 402-378-9462