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buying your first home - what you should know

If you are considering buying your first home, there are a lot of things that you may have failed to consider. Having gone through the first time home buying process just a year ago, I have learned quite a bit about buying, maintaining and protecting my own home. On this blog, you will find tips for buying the home that you can afford, lists of things that you may not have accounted for in your budget and advice for protecting the big investment that you will spend the next several years paying for and living in. Hopefully what I have included will help you.

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3 Internet Sources To Help You Find A Safe Neighborhood To Live In When Moving To An Unfamiliar City After You Graduate From Col

Posted on March 31, 2016

The college graduation season will soon be here and thousands of excited graduates will leave the safe confines of college living and move to unfamiliar cities to accept entry-level jobs in their chosen profession. One of the problems many face is being able to afford a nice apartment in a safe neighborhood on the entry-level pay they will be earning. Here are 3 Internet sources you can use to help you determine where the safe neighborhoods are in the city you'll be moving to start your new life and career after college. [Read More]

A Few Tips For Tenants When Renting From A Property Leasing Company

Posted on March 30, 2016

Some renters prefer to rent directly from the homeowner, feeling a property leasing company will be to cold and detached if there is a problem. This can be a disadvantage in some ways. A homeowner may have an emotional attachment to the home and expect you to live in it the same way they did. They may also be harder to contact and slower when it comes to making any necessary repairs, especially if the repairs are going to be very expensive. [Read More]

Can You Still Benefit From A Vacation Home Even If You Don't Use It Often?

Posted on March 30, 2016

There's no arguing that owning a vacation home is a pretty sweet deal, with benefits ranging from the occasional weekend getaway at the beach to fun outings with family and friends. However, vacationing is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to reaping the benefits of a vacation home. There are a bevy of financial, logistical, and familial benefits that stem from owning a vacation home. Here are four such benefits and what they can do for just about every aspect of your life. [Read More]

Buying A Condominium? Two Points To Consider Before Closing The Deal

Posted on March 30, 2016

When you're in the market for a new dwelling place, condominiums are a great choice.  Since the exterior portions of the structure are owned by an association, you typically won't have to worry about cutting grass or manicuring shrubbery.  This is especially beneficial if you're a busy professional, or have a growing family that takes up much of your time.  However, there are a few differences between condos and single family homes, so there are important pieces of information that you need to obtain before you make your purchase. [Read More]