Buying With Friends Isn’t Like Renting
You’ve been living with your best friend since freshman year of college, and it’s been a blast. So why not pool your money and go in on a house together? After all, it’s easier to buy when you have two incomes. It’s true that co-buying a home with friends or family can make it easier […]
16 Common Mistakes That First-Time House-Flippers Make
When you binge-watch a little too much HGTV, it’s easy to come to some crazy conclusions. Conclusions like, “House flipping looks easy! I should try it!” Well, maybe you should — we sure won’t stop you! — but before you jump into your very first home flip, make sure you know what common mistakes first-time […]
DIY Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Yourself
How handy would you say you are? Can you fix a leaking faucet or install a new backsplash? Do you own all the drills, power saws and sanders used by the pros? It can be tempting to DIY it all — especially if you’re on a budget. After all, you can have an active role […]
Don’t Get Blindsided by Closing Costs
Have you ever decided to buy something, only to find out about additional costs at the end? The last thing you want is to be surprised by unexpected fees – especially at your closing. You’ve made your financial calculations. Extra charges at the eleventh hour could make all your plans go bust. But you can’t […]
How to Maximize Space in a Tiny Home
Inevitably when you’re watching one of those tiny house reality shows (we know you know which ones we’re talking about, HGTV!), a buyer who’s looking at a tiny house says something along the lines of, “Well, there isn’t much space/storage room, is there?” That’s a given when it comes to a tiny house. The clue […]
