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Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of us frequent garage sales. But once you have made your millions – would you still go garage sale-ing? Why would a millionaire want to continue to shop at garage sales? Garage sales are one of the few USA venues where negotiation on the price of goods to be bought is expected. This post was written by Marie.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

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. Work with an experienced mortgage lender who can walk you through all the options and overall costs. Is location the top priority?

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Rent-to-Own Homes: A Way to Make a Home Sale Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. A seller who wants to advertise a potential rent-to-own deal can still use many traditional realty advertising methods, such as a local paper and real estate websites, to showcase their properties. Passive Income With Real Estate.

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House & Home - Don't Rent a Single-Family Home Without Asking These Questions

Motherhood Moments

It’s easy to say to yourself, I can make this work—I’ll cut costs elsewhere …but will you still feel that way if you have to cut back on your family’s recreation and entertainment budget, for instance?” Do the size and layout work for our family? What about a fenced-in yard or garage space? Does everyone need their own room?

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It’s Easy To Make A Million Dollars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to be willing to work hard towards your goal. You have to persist in working day in, day out. You may be investing in real estate. You may be working for someone else and saving part or all of your paycheck. Persistence in saving, payday after payday is critical to building a million dollar estate.

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4 Crazy Hard Things To Check On When Buying a Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes. Stop and talk to any neighbors you see working in their yards. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. Most counties now have real estate tax and appraisal records on line.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Possible sources include: Neighbors or real estate investors who tore out perfectly good materials and want to get rid of them. Garage or estate sales. As you start your project, especially if you hire an installer or contractor to do the work, avoid being up sold while in their shop. Thrift shops. Craigs list.