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- April 30, 2021
- by Michael
Real Estate Investing: What You Should Know
If you find real estate investments confusing or are yet to begin your investment journey, here’s a guide to help you get a head start! I was a landlord for several years, including during the great recession which gave me a lot of real world experience in this area.
- April 30, 2021
- by Michael
Real Estate Investing: What You Should Know
If you find real estate investments confusing or are yet to begin your investment journey, here’s a guide to help you get a head start! I was a landlord for several years, including during the …
- December 4, 2020
- by Michael
Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
Low interest rates have led many people to wonder if it is time to refinance their mortgage. Low interest rates, as well as several other scenarios, might mean that it is a good time to …
- September 19, 2020
- by Ashley
What to Do When You’re Upside Down on Your Mortgage
If you’re underwater on your mortgage you owe more than the home is worth. You probably have more choices than you realize. Read on for our breakdown. Some strategies require no work, others are fairly …
- August 28, 2020
- by Ashley
Is Your Home an Investment
Before you decide to purchase a home, you should take the time to understand if your home is an investment. Your home is probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, but not necessarily the …
- April 3, 2020
- by Michael
Is It Better to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?
It is important to strike a balance between paying off debt and investing. However, it can be difficult to discern what the best option is. In this post I will discuss the tradeoffs between paying …
- December 18, 2019
- by Ashley
When Does Downsizing Your Home Make Sense?
If you are looking to free up money in your budget and get out of debt, you may want to consider downsizing your home. Downsizing can be a great way to reduce or eliminate your …
- July 5, 2019
- by Ashley
Why Home Ownership Is No Longer the American Dream
One of the components of the American Dream has always been owning a home. Yet, over the years, the American Dream has transformed and home ownership rates are well below their 2004 high.
- June 5, 2019
- by Michael
Home Improvements That Give a Return on Investment
If you want to add value to your property, here are a few renovations that will help you increase your bottom line, both for resale value and when staying put.
- November 29, 2018
- by Michael
The Rent Spiral - Why Rent Goes Up So Much
Rents always seem to be going up. Why can’t rents stay the same? This painful phenomenon has a name - the rent spiral. If you are renting you are riding it. Let’s explore the reasons …
- November 19, 2018
- by Emily
Taking Advantage of Perks for First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re looking into buying a home, here’s what you should know about first-time homebuyer programs. Think this doesn’t apply to you? Read on… the government’s definition of "first-time homebuyer" is much broader than you …
- September 10, 2018
- by Michael
The Best Timing for a Remodel May Be Opposite What You Think
Let’s test the theory that waiting for a recession is the best time to pay for that $60k kitchen remodel. Sure the price will be cheaper but what about losing out on gains that come …
- August 20, 2018
- by Michael
Does Putting Money Down on a House Make Sense?
It seems like good financial sense to put at least 20% down when you buy a house… right? That is what many banks require to get a loan. But is that a good thing for …
- July 31, 2018
- by Emily
Five Ways to Live Rent Free
These strategies don’t fit into the mainstream idea of what you “should” be doing as an adult. But if you really want to live rent free, here are a few ideas.
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