home purchase – Money Guy https://moneyguy.com Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:49:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Is Homeownership Officially Overrated in 2024? (Cost Breakdown) https://moneyguy.com/episode/is-homeownership-officially-overrated-in-2024-cost-breakdown/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:00:36 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?post_type=episode&p=24202 Will You REGRET Paying Off Your Home Early? (Money Guy Reacts to Dave Ramsey) https://moneyguy.com/article/will-you-regret-paying-off-your-home-early-money-guy-reacts-to-dave-ramsey/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:30 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?post_type=article&p=24013

Is it ever possible for someone to REGRET paying off their home early? Dave Ramsey doesn’t think so. We discuss if there is ever a situation where it may not be prudent to pay off a mortgage as quickly as possible.

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Should We Sell Our Current House When Upgrading to a New Home? https://moneyguy.com/article/should-we-sell-our-current-house-when-upgrading-to-a-new-home/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:00:41 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=22759

When you purchase a new house, you have a few different options on what to do with your old house. Should you just sell it and invest the proceeds in your new home? Keep the first home as a rental property? Invest the proceeds from your first home for retirement?

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Is It Okay to NEVER Own a Home? https://moneyguy.com/article/is-it-okay-to-never-own-a-home/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:00:55 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=22744

Is it okay to NEVER own a home? If you move frequently, it may not make sense to buy a home. Is this alright or should everyone eventually become a homeowner?

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Are You Actually Making a Mistake by Putting 20% Down on a Home? https://moneyguy.com/article/are-you-actually-making-a-mistake-by-putting-20-down-on-a-home/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:00:39 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=22481

If you are buying your first home, how do you decide between putting 20% down, if you have the ability, and putting less down to save more for unexpected home costs? For more information, check out our Home Buying Checklist!

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When Should I Withdraw Money From My Investments to Buy a Home? https://moneyguy.com/article/when-should-i-withdraw-money-from-my-investments-to-buy-a-home/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:00:38 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=22463

Is it ever a good idea to withdraw money from your investments in order to purchase a home? We discuss how you should approach this situation and what makes the most sense financially. For more information, check out our Home Buying Checklist!

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Is a Large Home Down Payment More Important Than Ever? https://moneyguy.com/article/is-a-large-home-down-payment-more-important-than-ever/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:00:21 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=22127

When it comes to purchasing a home, what guidelines should you follow when it comes to how much you are putting down? In this highlight, we discuss if having a large down payment is always the smartest way to go financially.

For more information, check out our Home-Buying Checklist here.

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Is a 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage the Best Choice for You? https://moneyguy.com/article/is-a-15-year-fixed-rate-mortgage-the-best-choice-for-you/ Tue, 02 May 2023 13:00:18 +0000 https://moneyguy.com/?p=21416

When it comes to buying a home, is a 15-year fixed rate a good idea? In this highlight, we discuss what you should consider when deciding which mortgage makes the most sense for you.

For more information, check out our Home Buying Checklist here. There are many factors you need to consider before buying a home, and this checklist will help you ensure all of your ducks are in a row before making a huge financial decision.

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