It’s time to stop renting. When you rent a home, your hard earned money is going to someone else to pay their mortgage. Buying your first home is the most important investment you could make. In most scenarios, people who buy a home actually save money on their living expenses and the money goes to...
Congrats! Good for You! I’m really excited for you, truly. The process of buying a home can be really stressful. You’re going to swing and miss on more houses than you can count, but the only thing that matters is finding that perfect house. There are a few things that you should know before putting...
If you own a home or are planning to buy a home, you’ve likely heard the terms real estate appraisal and real estate assessment. Those new to the housing market may assume that they are the same thing, but they are actually different because they are calculated in two different ways and are used...
Homeowners are familiar with real estate tax largely because real estate tax may take a chunk of their money every year, but did you know that property tax is not always the same thing? Many people use the terms interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. Part of the confusion is because...
A renter can face eviction for a variety of reasons, from not following the lease agreement, to causing damage to the apartment, to, most commonly, not paying rent. After all, the landlord prefers conscientious tenants who pay on time and cause the least amount of disturbance.
If you’re in the...
Trying to sell your property in these economically uncertain times can be a difficult task, especially if you are in a rush to move. However, don’t panic. There are many ways you can make your property stand out and get it sold as fast as possible
1. Take flattering photographs
Hire a well-priced...
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You walk into your favourite room to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, and the dog is in your easy chair, the kids are playing computer games on the couch and your significant other has started a 10,000 piece puzzle on the floor. There’s no place for you...
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No doubt that buying a home will likely be the largest purchase in your lifetime. You’ll be laying out a lot of money upfront and through the life of the loan. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of homes that may sell for less than their...
Selling one’s property is not an easy task; it can be a stressful period and quite a cumbersome task, especially if you are looking for ways and means to sell your house fast. Depending on several conditions, such as the state of the economy and the real estate market and even the location of one’s...
I just returned from a much-needed trip to the beach with my dear hubby. We were down on the Gulf Coast, and it was just beautiful. Not too hot, just enough sun, a tiki bar with endless pina coladas… but I digress. While we were on vacay, we kept talking about the beach houses we drove by: brightly...
Since I was 18 years old, I’ve dreamed of owning a rental property. Sounds corny, I know, but it’s very, very true. I used to sit on the floor of my first apartment with the real estate section, a highlighter, and a beer on Saturday nights. It soothed me to imagine I could somehow make it happen...
It’s a shame that modern-day homebuilders shy away from wood frame houses. They’re considered a construction artifact of sorts, and this is really unfortunate since the tried-and-true building material has a lot to offer. Today, most builders opt for brick, concrete, or another type of harder material....
If you are looking to carve out an international property portfolio, London is a great place to start. Despite the difficult economic conditions in Europe, London is still considered somewhat of a safe haven when it comes to domestic property, though recent growth levels are a little more subdued than...
Are you looking for easy finance for your home? This may be the time that you think is fit to shift to a home that you own instead of staying in a rented apartment. However, buying a new home can be quite expensive but you could get easy finance for the new home that you are planning to buy if you are...
This article deals with Home owner’s insurance. I have recently bought a house so this one “really hits close to home”, if you know what I mean:) GoodHouseKeeping had these easy ways.
Shop around While automobile insurance rates are expected to go down this year, homeowner policies...
The following post is from Marissa over at Thirty Six Months. She writes about to investing, saving money and paying off her student loans.
Freelancing seems to be the new “it” career these days. With the job market being the way it is, freelancing is looking like a fantastic option. I mean,...
