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May 24, 2008
Save Your Down Payment and Learn About The Mortgage Application & Closing Process

Today I'm really excited to have two new articles all about the home loan application and closing process, continuing our series started last week. The first article discusses all the details of your first home loan application process and the second article discusses in depth information about your first mortgage closing documents. The home loan application and closing process can be a little tricky, but don't worry! You have picked the perfect time to learn all the details, while you are saving up your down payment. In addition to cutting costs, making more money, and saving money frugally, the down payment savings process is also all about educating yourself about mortgages and homeownership. I'm really excited about the details of these articles and the value they add to Save For House. I truly hope they help you out and please feel free to contact us with questions and suggestions!

May 18, 2008
Learn About The Home Loan and Home Buying Process While Saving Up Your Down Payment

This site is all about frugal tips on how to save money for your first mortgage down payment. Saving up a large down payment of 20 percent or more is most likely going to be the largest savings goal of your life! Thanks to guest author Doreen, we have additionally recently expanded to offer information about home loans and the 1st time home buying process. While saving up your down payment, it's the absolute perfect time to learn all about the home buying and mortgage process so you are well informed and ready to act once you are done saving. In this spirit, we have two new exciting articles today that start off a series about the home buying process: the math behind first time home ownership and all about closing costs. Knowledge is power. Combine your frugal money saving determination with a wealth of information about 1st time home ownership and you will be perfectly prepared to own your first home, achieve the American Dream, and achieve financial empowerment.

May 12, 2008
Save For House Money Saving Interview

Hi everyone! I'm a bit late, but wanted to make sure to post a link to an interview I did with How I Save Money.net. Overall, How I Save Money.net is one of my personal favorite frugal money saving blogs. How I Save Money.net always contains compelling content on how to save money and I especially like how the author is very open about her personal finances, tracking her progress right on the blog. I highly recommend you check them out for great money saving tips that will help you in your quest to save up your first house down payment. In the interview, we discuss all sorts of interesting stuff including how Save For House got started, my own favorite blogs, what keeps me motivated, and a lot more. Want to learn more about your Save For House webmaster and author? You may want to check out my about us page!

May 11, 2008
Save For Your Home Down Payment The Frugal Way

Hello everyone! I'm excited today to have two new money saving articles all about saving money the frugal way. Living a frugal lifestyle is essential to saving up for your 1st house down payment. While this way of life may require more dedication and work, just think of the huge benefits when you own your own home. Today's first article is about buying everyday items in bulk. I personally shop in bulk quite frequently for essentials like paper towels. This is a great way to save money because the unit price is lower and also avoid trips to the store resulting in gas savings. The second article today is about saving money with coupons and discounts. There are many coupons and discounts available to us that we often overlook or forget about. Time spent in frugally clipping coupons can result in some serious money savings. Thanks for visiting my site and I hope you find these articles helpful in your quest to save money!

May 4, 2008
Things To Do While Saving Up Your Mortgage Down Payment

Saving up your home loan down payment is not just about saving money. It's also the best time to educate yourself all about mortgage loans, real estate agents, and the home buying process. As you may have noticed, this site has evolved over time. While we used to focus primarily on money saving tips (which still is the main focus of the site), we have added more and more information about the home buying process. I'm really excited today to have two new articles all about things to do while saving for your first house. The first article discusses whether you should buy a house, condo, or townhouse. This concept is something I am personally struggling with. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area so the prices are high. My first house will either be a condo or townhouse and I'm trying to determine which makes more sense for me. Today's second article discusses things to consider when deciding where to buy your first house while saving your down payment. There are many great communities around me but I have narrowed it down to two or three selections. To close out, I wanted to thank all of you for your continued support of Save For House. I'm really happy with the direction the site is taking and the wealth of free information we have to offer. I truly thank you for visiting my site and wish you the absolute best in your quest to save money and own your own house. If there is anything you would like to see on this site, don't hesitate to contact me. I am here to make the site useful and beneficial for you!

May 3, 2008
It's Never Too Early To Start Saving Money Towards Your House Down Payment

Let's start off May with two great articles all about saving for your first house! The first article explains why it's never too early to start saving up your down payment. This article really embodies my personal approach. Saving money and owning a house is all about the long term. Plant the seeds today and you will be growing long term financial success. Even though I'm personally a few years away from owning my first house, it is something I think about each and every day. I know when the time does arrive, I will be prepared because I am saving and learning all about home ownership today. Along these lines, I am very conscious of my purchases on credit cards and keeping credit card debt to a minimum. Today's second article is all about saving for your down payment by paying off your credit card debt. With extraordinary interest rates, this is one of the easiest levers to improve your financial situation and advance down the road towards home ownership.