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The Difference Between Married and Single Homebuyers (Infographic)
Perhaps you heard that existing home sales rose 5.1% in May from April according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s the strongest pace since September 2009. It’s good news but don’t get...
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How to Avoid a Foreclosure When You Are Struggling Financially
If home ownership is the American dream then a foreclosure is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Thousands of people face this situation every day because they are struggling financially and have failed to...
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The Best Home Renovation Projects That Hold Their Value
It’s the depths of winter but spring will be here before you know it. With that your thoughts might be turning to that home renovation project you’ve been waiting for. Now’s the time to get the final...
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Managing a Home While on Vacation: Do’s, Don’ts, & Money Saving Tips
Enjoy this post today by Hank McKinsey, rental property owner and blogger at Homebyhank.com. Taking a vacation can be a fantastic way to relax and regroup from your daily and weekly routine. While...
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4 Ways to Fund That Extra Mortgage Payment
For most people making one monthly mortgage payment is challenging enough. Why in the world would you want to make an additional one? Seems like that extra mortgage payment would be pushing the monthly...
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Your Mental To Do List Before Starting a Room Addition
So you’ve made all your plans and crunched the numbers and are finally ready for a room addition. That’s great news! But are you sure you know what to expect for the next couple months? Most homeowners...
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6 Ways We Survive the Dark Side of Rental Real Estate
My wife and I purchased our first home to be used as a rental property seven years ago. That move was the culmination of several years’ worth of reading about and planning to own rental real estate. It...
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Refinance Your Mortgage Now While Rates Are Still Historically Low
A home purchase is one of the most exciting and expensive financial transactions a person will make. Because homes cost so much, most people choose to buy one by getting a mortgage. They borrow money...
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5 Practical Ways to Save Money When Renting an Apartment
Renting an apartment can be quite a challenge. Whether you are moving out of the house for the first time, trying to cut housing expenses, or simply looking for a short-term housing option, there are...
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How to Be a Successful Landlord: 5 Best Practices
I love owning rental real estate! When I purchased my first property eleven years ago, I mistakenly payed a bit too much for it. Initially, didn’t know how to be a successful landlord and I let my...
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How to Increase Your Number of Rental Properties Without Losing Your Mind
I’ve written here from time to time about the advantages of owning rental properties. Owning property that other people pay you to use is a great investment that can have significant long-term...
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4 Reasons Why Paying Off the Mortgage Early Was Right for Us
Paying off the mortgage early is a hot topic when it comes to money management. There seems to be a good amount of quality logic for keeping it and equally valid logic for paying it off early. So...
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Home Maintenance Items Landlords Should Do Between Tenants
As a landlord, I would love to keep tenants in my properties forever. While some stay a long time, most eventually leave to seek housing elsewhere. This is either by personal choice or through an...
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Our Nightmare on Rental Street: Lessons From Evicting a Tenant
My wife and I have long enjoyed the benefits that come with owning rental real estate. The extra income each month has given us freedom within our monthly budget to fund things like our personal...
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