real estate

For First-Time Homebuyers, Consider This

Does it make more sense to rent or buy? This age old question is asked by many people considering buying a house. Recent studies indicate that the cost of renting now exceeds the cost of buying in many markets. In an effort to curb the decline in real estate value, slow foreclosures, and encourage home […]

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24% of Homeowners Have No Savings, Survey Says

Big news: we’re buying a house. If you’re wondering why the blog has been so empty recently, it’s because we’re in the final stages of purchasing our first house. And it takes a lot of patience, paperwork and … perspiration. In the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with: realtors lenders lawyers sellers inspectors banks […]

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