As the housing market headlines of the last few years read, some home buyers forgot about the great financial responsibility of purchasing a home to their own demise. If you have been contemplating buying a home with financing, here are a few tips for dealing with borrowed dollars that will help you take down that “for sale” sign with confidence: …
Bad credit can trigger all sorts of financial stress and issues, especially having trouble buying a home and getting a mortgage. If your credit is shaky, the safest and best route to purchasing a property is to save money and wait for your finances to improve. While that is not always feasible, there are a …
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Now that you have decided to buy your dream home, it’s time to consider how you will pay for it. You could always just write a check for the total purchase price and be done with it… Right? While paying cash may be a possibility for some, the reality for most is that buying a home …
Short-term rentals have become quite a common occurrence nowadays, particularly for people that no longer see the appeal of hotels and wish to obtain the privacy of their place. Platforms such as Airbnb have become quite popular – and have grown quite a lot in the past few years. The application now offers more than …
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There are many reasons why you may choose to rent instead of buy a home. YOLO! Whether you are renting for a short term before you purchase a place of your own, or you have decided to make renting your long-term option, there is no reason why your rental house, condominium or apartment should not feel …
When people rent a home, they might expect that the homeowner’s insurance policy will cover them in the event of damage or disaster. How many of them have actually seen the policy to make sure? These four reasons show that renter’s insurance is vital for a tenant’s health and sanity: 1. Homeowners Often Lack Coverage …
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Living in a rented house or apartment can feel mundane and bland. Landlords typically don’t like renters to make alterations to the rental that are permanent or stylistic, since they need to keep the rental looking in a way that will appeal to nearly everyone. Here are four ways to achieve a customized living environment …
The American dream is to own a home, and it’s still a wise idea to do so – eventually. There are certain situations and times in life, however, when the best option is to keep renting. Here are five smart reasons to keep renting: 1. You Just Graduated From College Once you’ve got that diploma in …
Following these four confidence boosting tips will help first time renters feel in control when renting a home for the first time: Stay confident. A good rental agent generally has your best interests at heart, but ultimately real estate professionals and property landlords want the same thing: to get their property rented. You, on the other hand …
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Home ownership is often touted as being smarter (or cheaper) than renting. While it does have its advantages such as stability, freedom, etc. buying a home isn’t always the best option for everyone at all times. Here are five good reasons to remain renting instead of buying: Renters Avoid Most Maintenance and Home Repair Costs Unlike home ownership, when …
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