A bigger home is not the only solution to your space problem

by Andrea Reynolds

Do we really need 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage homes to house our families and our stuff? Put another way, do we really need bigger mortgages if we’re already in debt? Let me [...]

Is now a good time to buy a home?

Yes. It may be a good time to buy. If you meet the following criteria. If you do not meet all of the criteria, then it may not be a good time for you to buy.

You are [...]

The top 3 home selling mistakes

Selling a home is tough in this housing market and economy.

Here are three common mistakes to avoid.

Not checking your agent. You need an agressive experienced agent in this market. Consider giving them a bonus to help [...]

Why I feel the $8000 home buyer credit is useless

An $8000 credit is a bad reason to buy a house for most people. Why?

For example, the county I live in, homes are not cheap. $250,000 range and higher. Obviously, $8000 off a $250,000 home is [...]

Frugal teen buys home with cash

If this teen can do it, why can’t the rest of us do it?

She’s been saving money since the age of 4. She is 19 now. And has a paid cash for $40,000 home.

Read the story [...]

How to estimate annual maintenance costs for your home

A good basic rule is this:

1-2 percent of the value of the home.

For example, if your homes value is $100,000, then the estimated yearly maintenance costs would be between $1000-$2000.

source: Your Money [...]

When is it smart to buy a home?

Like Dave Ramsey says, Broke people should not buy homes.

It will be a curse, not a blessing.

Here are some tips to help you buy a home.

Become debt free. Have 3-6 months living expenses saved for [...]

Ideas for a home based business

Accounting, personal service, appliance repair, gift baskets, vending, landscape design, house painting, tree removal, pet sitter, baby sitter, sewing alterations, wedding planning, graphic design, newsletters, delivery service, auto detailing, power washing, catering, firewood supply, web designer, computer consultant, [...]

Why a paid for home is a smart idea

100% of the time, a paid for home can’t be foreclosed on.

Is buying a home an investment?

I overheard some people at work talking the other day. They were saying that buying a home is the smartest thing you can do. It’s a great investment.

Years ago I would have agreed. These days, I am [...]