Will You Be a Renter For Life?
October 16, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under finances, financial matters
Recently I was talking to a friend. In the conversation, I mentioned that I was going on a business trip to New York and regretted that I couldn’t stay a few more days and site see. When he asked why, I told him that we had recently purchased a home and didn’t have any extra money at the moment. He replied that he had always been a renter and always would be because he liked having the freedom and extra money in his pocket.
His comment really got me to thinking. Would someone really be a renter forever? Here are some reasons why I …read more
How Owning A Home Can Cost You
April 19, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under real-estate
Recently the housing market has improved (at least in my neck of the woods) which has prompted some folks I know to consider home buying. Purchasing a home can save you money in some ways, allow you some equity, and is a huge bump emotionally – i.e. “Hey, I’ve invested in my future – go me!”
That said, there are also some ways a home can cost you. Buying a home is not hands down, 100%, all the time the best idea for every person or situation. Here are some potential downsides of home owning that may cost you…
Property values are …read more
Tips For Buying A House
October 16, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under financial matters, odds and ends
Before you buy a house, there are some things to consider. Be sure you know what you’re doing to avoid costly mistakes down the road.
Before we buy a house we usually visit the house and the neighborhood on several occasions, during different times of the day. We look around to see what kind of traffic there is, what kind of neighbors live in the area, if people are walking the streets, and various other things to see if it is a place we would want to live for a while.
We also pay attention for things like rotted wood, the roof’s …read more
