3 Tips for Budgeting as a New Homeowner

3 Tips for Budgeting as a New Homeowner

When you’re becoming a new homeowner, your primary focus is often on the upfront costs you need to take care of in the immediate future. These include things like moving costs, your down payment, and closing costs. New homeowners often feel that they’ll be...
Buying vs. Building

Buying vs. Building

The ultimate question that anyone looking for a new home asks is: “Do I buy an existing house or do I build a new one?”. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of both when deciding on the best home for you. Buying a Home Buying an existing home has a lot of...
Airbnb’s as Real Estate Investment Properties

Airbnb’s as Real Estate Investment Properties

Many people are making a lot of money with Airbnb. They are investing in a rental property and then listing it on the online platform. If you’re thinking about doing this, here are some things to consider. The old way was to rent them out for the long term. Typically...
Renovations That Add Value to Your Home

Renovations That Add Value to Your Home

Home renovations can make us happier about where we live, they can fix that one annoying issue that you always wanted to change, and they can increase the value of your home at the same time. The problem is that some renovations recoup more of their cost than others,...
Tips for Choosing a Home Builder

Tips for Choosing a Home Builder

Even with the best plans, having your dream home built from scratch can be a nightmare if you hire the wrong contractor. Many people don’t know how to choose a builder because building a home is usually a once-in-a-lifetime project.  Look For Experience One of...
5 Things to Include in a Lease Agreement

5 Things to Include in a Lease Agreement

A lease agreement defines the laws and rules the owners and renters are to follow. This formal agreement is fully binding; it includes important information like the tenancy’s length and the monthly rental rate. Identifies Names of all the Tenants A lease or tenancy...