Will You Be A “Boomerang Buyer”?

April 08, 2015

Since 2008, over 14 million homes have been lost to foreclosure. It may have been caused by a job loss, illness, or other heavy financial burden, but whatever the cause, losing a home can feel like a financial defeat….NOT SO! In 2014, roughly 10% of home purchases will be made by homeowners who lost their home to foreclosure or short sale between 2007 and 2013. These new homeowners, affectionately called “boomerang buyers,” did not give up on their desire to own a home and you shouldn’t either. Here are some steps you can take following a home loss to get back in a home of your own: Continue reading “Will You Be A “Boomerang Buyer”?”

4 Ways The CFPB Can Help You With Financial Issues

May 20, 2014

Are you dealing with a challenging financial issue? Whether it’s a decision you need to make or a mess you need to get out of, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) exists to help. Its mission is “To make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans – whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.” How can the CFPB help you? Continue reading “4 Ways The CFPB Can Help You With Financial Issues”