Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying buying question is not something that people usually ask and answer just once. Behind the scenes (Methodology) The Rent vs. Buy Calculator uses the everyday costs of renting and buying to compute and refine results. You can adjust all of those pre-filled areas.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Buying a house: A step-by-step guide 1. Before starting your search, be sure you understand the ins and outs of homebuying.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2014
Your best strategy may involve situations such as waiting until your income levels go down; gifting your property instead of selling it; waiting for the market prices to go up; selling now, even if at a loss; or living in your property for awhile before you sell it. Real Estate agent commission : Negotiable!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2014
My Dad offered my spouse and I the opportunity to buy his starter home (which he had converted to a rental) at a very attractive price. Consequently, I overpaid for cars and real estate my entire life and I let others underpay me for my services. I refused to accept offered help. I didn’t leverage my money well.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Closing costs are fees you pay to finalize a real estate transaction. A more detailed list of closing costs appears below, and your real estate agent can help estimate yours for your area and loan type. Tax monitoring and research fees pay for verifying the amount and payment of property taxes.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Wonder what your house — or a house you might buy — is really worth? The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. So it’s always a good idea to talk to a local real estate expert to get more insight. Here are five ways to determine home value.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 5, 2012
Perhaps your sibling has a drug problem and wants to buy more drugs with the money. Delayed No : Buy time by saying you will get back to them later (maybe they will get the money some other way). She has not been able to pay the real estate property taxes on your parent’s house (which she inherited) and has come to you for help.
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