If you are like me, you are probably enjoying the benefits of growing a garden this time of year. The joys of growing a garden are vast, but the benefits are oftentimes overplayed. Saving money with gardening is not as easy as it sounds. Most likely, you will not save any money growing a garden. […]
Real Estate
What Age to Buy a House, Am I too Young?
What age is too young to own a house? This is a very difficult question to answer, but a couple of major questions should be considered before buying a house at a young age. How much money do you have? Houses are expensive to maintain, but they also have the potential to become a liability […]
Why Not to Buy a Condo
A condo seems like the perfect deal. In fact in most parts of the country, owning a condo can be cheaper than renting, but before you throw your lawn mower out for “worry free living,” here are some reasons Why Not to Buy a Condo: HoA Fees Increase Every month you will be charged HomeOwner […]
Replacing Your Own Windows With Vinyl Replacement Windows To Save Money
As Whether you want to admit it or not, windows on a house are a commodity. As time goes on, you will “use up” your windows. The windows in my house are construction grade windows that were original to the house 24 years ago. The seals on the windows are still good, but they look […]
The Housing Market Post 2012 is Looking Terrible
Today there was a revision to the housing market predictions for 2012. Over one hundred housing analysts and expert were surveyed by Zillow. The conclusion made was that they believe housing prices will drop 0.7% in 2012 and will hopefully return to “trend levels” by 2016. “Trend levels” apparently now mean roughly 3.5% a year […]
Planning to Buy a Home When You’re in Debt–Guest Post
Planning to buy a home when you’re in debt – Is this a feasible idea? Are you planning to buy a house of your own? If answered yes, you have to go through a nerve-wracking experience as the entire process is not a simple one. Buying a house is a huge investment as the money […]