The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. I reinforced seams, closed up holes, and repaired seriously damaged handles that were almost worn through. Childhood joy.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Home prices, property taxes and monthly rents vary from state to state, city to city, town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood. For others, it involves driving your car, and that means factoring in car repairs, gas, tolls and parking. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest bill consumers pay each month is for housing.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Get a home inspection A home inspection provides an overall picture of the property’s condition and any mechanical or structural issues it might have. Negotiate repairs and credits Your home inspection may reveal a few issues, especially if it’s an older home. Some sellers won’t agree to extensive repairs. The average is $342.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes. AVMs, for instance, don’t consider property conditions — a big factor in home value.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2020
Also to top it off, I had a huge property tax due that month for our office building that was going to be difficult to pay for in light of the circumstances. But in August 2013 , our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages: our home and our business.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Buy Calculator considers one-time costs — closing costs and the down payment — and ongoing expenses, like property taxes, an HOA fee, home insurance, and private mortgage insurance, or PMI, which you pay if your down payment is less than 20% on a conventional mortgage. Is renting always cheaper?
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years.
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