Look Beyond Price When Home Shopping

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If you are in the market for a home as the market begins to recover, it is wise to keep price and affordability in mind. However, focusing solely on the price can be a big mistake. Your sole goal should not be about the bargain or you may wide up with money problems in the [...]

How To Find a Great Apartment at the Right Price

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Renting an apartment is no small task, nor is it always inexpensive. For those who do not want to own a home, or who can’t afford to own one, renting is an option that needs to be taken seriously. It affects your monthly finances and before you sign any rental agreements, you need to be [...]

Resist the Temptations of a Zero Down Mortgage

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When you decide to make the big leap to homeownership, there seems to be a long road ahead before securing ownership of your new home. There is the loan application, the paperwork, insurance concerns, and most importantly the costs associated with buying a home for the first time. It can be incredible confusing and lead [...]

Is Now the Time To Buy Real Estate?

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With the falling housing market many people are wondering if this is a great time to snap up some smashing real estate deals.  As always there are 2 sides to every story. The Pros If you have a good credit rating and plan to use the home as an investment and keep it for a [...]

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps: Part Two

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Dave Ramsey, one of the most well-known money experts has been providing insightful and informative money information to consumers struggling with debt. After losing everything himself, he founded a company that helps other prevent following the same path towards debt. One of Dave’s key strategies for helping people manage their finances is his “Baby Steps” [...]