Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes. What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. How much room does a family really need? As families are reported to be smaller, why do we need all that extra space?

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Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You may be investing in real estate. In the meantime, you are beating the pavement looking for good value real estate, breaking your back to ensure the property is well kept, scouring the world for exceptional renters and dealing with all of the day to day and periodic operational issues of owning property.

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Making Real Estate Garage Sale Debt 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

I bought shares of MSA (MSJAF on the pink sheets) … The Ultimate Juggle : Easiest Way to Make a Profit in Real Estate – Investing in real estate can be a great way to set yourself up for the future. Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you’ve been hunting for a single-family home to rent, you know how difficult it is to find available, affordable rentals in the current market. Not only does demand far exceed supply, according to recent data from Dwellsy , asking rent for single-family rental homes (SFRs) rose more than 22.4 to live right now,” says Bordo.

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Rent Home Family Landlord 100