How to Break an Apartment Lease Agreement Without Penalty
Breaking my apartment lease wasn't the worst financial decision I ever made, but it was definitely one of the scariest. Why? Because, legally speaking,...
Where Should I Live? – 14 Factors When Deciding the Best...
Home is where the heart is, but what if your heart doesn't know where it should be?
From low crime rates to a great education...
Top 10 Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Live In
While you've probably fantasized about living in an affordable vacation destination, it might not be in the cards for your family. Moving to a...
How to Withdraw from Your 401k or IRA for the Down...
Buying a home can be a big step towards securing your financial future, but saving for the down payment can be very time-consuming.
However, if you already...
Flipping Houses for Profit – Tips for How to Flip a...
Several years ago, I became friends with a young woman who was just getting started in real estate. She became a real estate agent, learned...
7 Home Improvement & Remodeling Ideas that Increase Home Value (And...
With the real estate market still in a slump, more and more people have decided not to sell their home. Instead, they have chosen...
How to Sell Your House by Owner – Without a Realtor
Do you really need a real estate agent's help to sell your home? Maybe not, according to a 2007 paper by the National Bureau...
Pros & Cons of Buying a Condo – Is It Worth...
If you're thinking of buying a condo, there are lots of reasons why it might be a smart move right now. Condos have never...
Building a Prefab Home – Types, Cost, Pros & Cons
Don't let the term "prefab home" scare you away - today's prefabricated homes (also termed "building systems" by the National Association of Home Builders), are...
12-Step Guide to Renting Out a Room in Your House –...
Another month has come and gone, and you've just barely been able to pay your mortgage. You breathe a sigh of relief, but soon you...
How to Become a Section 8 Housing Landlord – Requirements, Pros...
Most landlords don't think highly of the Section 8 housing program. Over the years, I've heard dozens of myths about it. Landlords see it...
7 Ways to Save Money When Building a New House
When my husband and I moved back to Texas almost two years ago, the plan was to build a separate home on a shared...
