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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. This includes numerous renters who believed they were paying a legitimate landlord, notes Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy , a comprehensive free marketplace for renters and landlords that offers over 13 million verified residential rentals.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

Now that Bordo has your attention, here are six reasons why you should start preparing to sign a new lease sooner than you may have planned: Asking rent typically drops in January. Landlords will be more available. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter. Ask if they can be waived or reduced.

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

Motherhood Moments

Sure, you may never find the perfect rental, and you should expect to compromise on small things—but make sure they are, indeed, small. If your monthly housing budget is $2,500 and rent alone is $2,350, you may want to keep looking,” advises Bordo. Just because an SFR is available to rent doesn’t mean it’s right for you,” he adds.

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Fun Freetime: Children's Theatre Company - An American Tail: The Musical (MN)

Motherhood Moments

An American Tail the Musical will be directed by Taibi Magar ( We Are Proud To Present at Guthrie Theatre; We Live in Cairo at A.R.T; Tickets may be purchase online at childrenstheatre.org/ AmericanTail or by calling the ticket office at 612.874.0400. Opening Night is Saturday, April 29 at 7pm. Ticket prices start at $15. “

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. By challenging what life presents, you open your eyes to greater earning power and opportunity for financial gain. Share what you know.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know. Negotiation.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. In addition to the lucrative rewards programs, here are a few perks you may not be aware of.

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