In late 2017, I got a notice that my health insurance was going up 61 percent. My income was never going to increase by 61 percent, so I made the only decision that made sense. I decided to move. Page Leggett There wasn’t a lot I could cut from my budget, because I...
What is the Housing Choice Voucher program? The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), exists to help first-time homeowners who fall below a certain income bracket purchase a home with a voucher and...
What investment diversifies portfolios, pays off its own debt and builds equity, produces predictable and stable cash returns, appreciates in value, and reduces taxes through deductions? Real estate! Investing in real estate is the ultimate money maker. A successful...
There are dozens of ways seasoned investors finance their real estate deals, each with its upsides and downsides. But let’s focus here on investment financing methods beginner real estate investors prefer. What is financing in real estate? Financing means to provide...
Whether you’re buying or selling, finding an agent who’s a good fit for you is important to make the process run smoothly. Use the following steps to ensure you find a good agent: Ask and drive around Talk with family, friends, and neighbors who recently bought or...
Why pay to repair something you can fix yourself? With limitless resources on the internet, people have become more confident in their ability to fix things on their own. But sometimes it might actually be cheaper to hire a professional than take on a DIY home repair....