Bi-weekly mortgage payments are a great way to save some money. Read this article to learn the details of the payment plan and if you should or shouldn't do it.
Learn about an important part of home ownership in an HOA. Almost every person who buy in an HOA will have a special assessment so learn what to expect.
Be prepared for expectations of an HOA if you buy into one. Many home in Chicago are part of an HOA. This article explains what to expect once you own in this type of building.