- When Renting Is Better Than Buying by Dan The Roommate Man
If possible, it is ALWAYS better to buy than to rent. Right? Perhaps Not. No one will deny that owning your home is a big part of the American Dream. It is also a goal that most people, rightfully, strive to attain.
494 words 2006-07-23 - How to Really Declutter Your Home for Buyers by Bob Lipply
Your real estate agent has come to your house to assess what needs to be done to sell it the quickest. The word, "declutter," continues to come up. You assure your agent that you are a very neat person and that everything will be clean when the potential buyers come to view it.
616 words 2006-07-23 - Buying an Unfinished Home Maybe Your Answer by Mark J. Donovan
For the first time “want-to-be” homeowner, purchasing an unfinished new home maybe just the answer. With mortgage interest rates still at record lows, there has not been a better time to purchase a home in decades.
461 words 2006-07-23 - When Showing Your Home to a Home Buyer by Sameer S Panjwani
Here below are some of the reasons why buyers may be put off when visiting your home. 1. Welcoming Entrance - First Impression MattersAs has often been said, the first impression is the most lasting.
343 words 2006-07-23 - The Single Most Important Thing you Must Know if you Own a Home by Jeff Blovits
Don't ever, ever lose your job! That's right, it's not your credit score or your assets or your equity or even Location, Location, Location that matter the most, it is whether or not you have an income stream capable of supporting your mortgage.
673 words 2006-07-22 - Security In Your Home by Robert Thatcher
Physical security is very important to a home owner. Your home is one of your most important possessions since this is where you and your loved ones reside. Once you know that your home is safe from intruders, you can rest assured that your material and personal possessions as well as your loved ones, are secured.
544 words 2006-07-22 - Life As A Juggling Woman by Judith Isaacson
When we moved 6000 miles away from our families 22 years ago, I certainly never imagined I would be working in the business my grandfather established way back when. Way back when . ..
887 words 2006-07-22 - Should your Sell your Home yourself? by Sameer S Panjwani
Should you sell your home yourself? Yes and no. Yes, you should leave the option of selling on your own open and no, you shouldn’t rule out using the services of an agent to help you sell.
413 words 2006-07-22 - Tile and Grout Repair not “Rocket Science” by Michael Garman
Homeowner’s today are constantly faced with maintenance and repair projects on their home. With an estimated 125,000,000 housing units in the USA, one can only imagine the number of hours, material and labor force required to maintain and protect the quality of these homes.
386 words 2006-07-21 - Three Important House Selling Tips by Steve Gillman
There are hundreds of good house selling tips that can help you when the time comes to put that sign in the yard. Some are more important than others though. Here are three of the most important points.
464 words 2006-07-21 - What Household Budget Percentage Breakdown Is Typical? by Brad Homer
The typical American household budget percentage breakdown looks like the list below. For most of the categories a range is shown. A range makes more sense to help you see where your personal budget fits (or doesn't fit.
1027 words 2006-07-20 - Five Tips to Stress Free Moving by Amanda Baker
Moving into a new house can be one of the single most stressful things a person can possibly do in their lifetime. Planning ahead is one of the most important things you can do to make this process a little bit easier on yourself.
392 words 2006-07-20 - Apartment Locators or Apartment Database Sites – Which Is The Best For You? by Kyle Thomas Haley
When you do a search on a Search Engine for "apartments" you are going to come across two types of Website resources; apartment locator sites and apartment database sites. Which is the best for you?
440 words 2006-07-20 - A Guide to Buying a New Home by John Mussi
If you've decided to make the leap from renting a home to owning a home, you might be a little overwhelmed at the prospect of shopping for homes and applying for mortgage loans. While mortgage loans can seem a bit confusing at first, you'll find that they aren't nearly as bad as they might seem once you've taken the time to learn more about the mortgage loan process.
601 words 2006-07-20 - Finding a Breeder by Pixiedust Papillons and Phalenes
If you are looking for a Papillon or Phalene puppy for saleMuch has been written on how to find a reputable breeder. All in an attempt to put a stop to pet mills and abandoned dogs. But too many prospective puppy buyers are just as irresponsible as some breeders.
1755 words 2006-07-20 - Making a First Impression When Selling Your Home by John Carle & Sharon Gregresh
So you've decided to take advantage of the booming real estate market and put your house up for sale. As you know, buying a house is the most important purchase a consumer can make. So it's understandable that when prospective buyers come through your house, your home will be scrutinized like it's never been before (well not since you bought it anyway!
470 words 2006-07-20 - 5 Magic Points: Should I BUY or RENT my HOME? by Tom Levine
Buying a Home is the American Dream. It is more than a place you put your hat at the end of the day. It defines you, protects you, and prospers with you. Yes, Home Ownership is a noble pursuit, but it always starts with this first, important question:
1220 words 2006-07-19 - 12 Essential Tips To Add To Your Moving Check List by Paul Wilson
Moving means umpteen things to be done –it is not about just putting things into boxes, taking them to another place, and unpacking there. The more complicated our lives get the more the things to be done before and after moving.
517 words 2006-07-19 - A Safe Apartment by Kyle Thomas Haley
There are special dangers involved with apartment living. This is because you live so close to many other people. Their actions can jeopardize your safety and so it’s very important for you to be aware of what you must do to safeguard yourself, your family and your possessions.
565 words 2006-07-19 - How to Pack for the Movers by Kyle Thomas Haley
You’ve chosen a new home, selected a mover, and now comes the task of packing for the move. There are 3 important things you should remember that will save you a lot of time and frustration later:
764 words 2006-07-19 - How Long Will It Take To Sell Your Home? by Scott Riggsbee
I am often asked how long it will take to sell a home in today's market. Many parts of the country are generally enjoying a seller's market and have been for several years. Apart from the obvious factors (e.
726 words 2006-07-19 - Avoid The Sticker Shock Of Relocating by Dan The Roommate Man
To avoid the sticker shock of relocating, moving Americans can use the results of movecentral. com's annual moving survey to plan their spending. The new survey finds that movers spend $9,400 on purchases during the three-month relocation period, while renters spend $3,700.
332 words 2006-07-19 - Finding an Apartment on the 'Net. by Dakota Caudilla
Sometimes, the best way in finding cheap rental apartments is the cheapest and fastest way – through the Internet. If jobs, cars, and second-hand stuff can be found on the Internet, it should be easy finding cheap rental apartments on the Internet as well.
492 words 2006-07-18 - Your Moving Checklist by Steve Gillman
A moving checklist can keep you from forgetting important things, like turning on the utilities in your new home. You'll want to make your own list of things to be done, but you can start with the suggestions below.
237 words 2006-07-18 - Buying your First Home by Nathan Dawson
Buying your first home can be exciting but there is a lot to know. Buying a home will depend on real estate laws and customs where you are located but there are basic steps that every first homebuyer needs to accomplish.
675 words 2006-07-17 - Introduction To House Training by Gene Sower
The information in this article is based on the successful crate training method. Crate training is not cruel. I repeat: Crate training is not cruel. If used correctly, it uses the dog's natural den instinct to your own advantage by encouraging the dog not to pee or poop where it sleeps.
701 words 2006-07-17 - To Quote or Not to Quote by Jerry Richard Boone
"By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. " Quotation and Originality 1876 Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American poet and essayist Should we express our own thoughts in our own words?
899 words 2006-07-16 - How Much Rent is Too Much Rent? by Dan The Roommate Man
You want what every apartment renter wants: the most comfortable surroundings you can get for the lowest possible monthly rent. Some of today's newly constructed apartment communities have taken luxury to an entirely new level.
710 words 2006-07-16 - How Come Buyers Pay More And Sellers Get Less Or How To Avoid Realtors' Dirty Tricks by Amit Laufer
Like in many professions and occupations there are honest and ethical people and there are some who aren’t. Since the commissions of the Real Estate Agent are being paid by the seller of the house a buyer cannot relay on his objectivity or impartial conduct, exactly as since without a buyer there is no deal, the seller can expect the agent to exert pressure to lower the selling price.
1119 words 2006-07-16 - Should You Sell Before the Housing Bubble Pops by Mark J. Donovan
For the past several years housing prices have risen dramatically. With interest rates continuously moving up, and more and more people being priced out of the market, all signs point to an imminent housing market correction.
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