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Relocating is an overwhelming prospect, even when the move is entirely voluntary. It’s that much more intense when you’re up against a deadline, like your first day at a new job or the start of the school year. Few endeavors demand as many rapid-fire decisions — or invite as much second-guessing. One thing you definitely
For military personnel who need to live off base, each permanent change of station brings with it a significant decision: whether to rent or buy a house. If you’re trying to make that tough decision now, consider these financial, personal, and practical factors.
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to purchase a second home, or downsizing after a life change, you can’t move into your new house until you officially close on the property. Your closing day – the day you meet with the seller, your real estate agents, title or escrow agents, and possibly other parties involved in
Recently, we discovered the #1 financial perk for military families: the VA Home Loan Guaranty, commonly known as the VA loan program. It is designed to make homeownership more affordable for current and honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces and certain other service organizations. If you’ve joined the military and now want to buy
Once you’ve determined to buy a house rather than rent, you need to get approved for a mortgage. Then you need to go through a multi-week underwriting process that climaxes on closing day – the day your dream home officially becomes your home. The magnitude of the home buying process can’t be overstated. Statistically speaking, your
If you’re ready to buy a house, congratulations. You’re one step closer to making what’s likely to be the largest single purchase of your life – at least until your family grows larger and you’re forced to upsize to a more spacious abode. Whether you’re buying a new construction home or an old fixer-upper house, chances
How’s your appetite for a major home improvement project? What if that project could build equity, significantly boost your property’s value, and generate income? Most home improvement initiatives can’t do that. In fact, the list of home improvement projects that decrease resale value and drain homeowners’ personal savings is far too long. Accessory dwelling unit
The first homeowner in my collegiate social circle bought a barely habitable two-story Craftsman on the wrong side of the tracks. With his parents cosigning the loan and an army of friends helping him fix the place up, he turned it around in a matter of weeks and rented out three of the four bedrooms to
How’s your commute? If you’re like most Americans, you probably drive to work in a car you own or lease. It takes a little less than 30 minutes each way, and you spend at least some of that time in slow or stopped traffic. The vast majority of Americans commute in private vehicles – 84.8%,
Finishing your basement is one of the easiest ways to expand your home’s habitable square footage without expanding its footprint. It’s also one of the more expensive home improvement projects you can undertake. But with these tips, you can DIY much of the project, saving hundreds, if not thousands.
I grew up in a rugged, semi-rural area. My childhood home sat on a hillside above a narrow but energetic river. From our front window, the river was barely visible amid the trees. I remember it mostly as the centerpiece of a popular nature preserve within walking distance of our house. Our neighbor, whose house
If you’re wondering whether your current living situation warrants renters insurance coverage, it’s important to consider the potential costs of carrying it — or choosing not to. Read on to learn about what renters insurance covers and how to calculate how much renters insurance coverage you need.
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