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Buying A House at 20

How To Buy A House At Age 20

Mrs C. and I bought our first home in August of 2006, 3 months after I turned 20.  At the time most people thought I was either lying about buying a house or was getting a really run down unliveable house, neither of these were the case.  I bought my …

Buying A House Without 20% Down

Okay, for YEARS I have been pitching the idea that before buying a house you should save up a 20% down payment.  A 20% down payment means that you avoid paying PMI and are not forced to do escrow for property taxes and insurance.  By saving up 20% you also …

Buying A House In Benton Harbor

I bought my first home in Benton Harbor, MI for $48,500 at the age of 20.  This move was the stepping stone that got Mrs. C and I on a solid path towards building wealth.  I still own that house, although I moved to a house on a larger piece …