One of the commonly accepted indicators of financial success in our society is homeownership, but it’s not necessary to buy a home just to reflect financial success. For many people, it can make more sense to rent a home. After all, whether home buying is the best choice for you largely depends on your goals, […]
We are a few days from closing escrow on our old home, which means that our house would be sold by the time this article is published. YES! Finally! Selling the house during a pandemic took way longer than we thought. Aside from the ordeal being financially painful, I had quite a bit of anxiety […]
What does “Rent To Own! No Financing Necessary!” really mean? I did some digging.
I’ve thought long and hard about dabbling in real estate as a way to diversify my investments. With stock market valuations at a dizzying high and my assets growing to a comfortable level, owning physical structures with a separate and good chance of dependable income just feels right for me. I even went as far […]
My friend was telling us the other day how they were extremely fortunate to have bought their million dollar home a few decades ago, because they scraped together a $3,000 down payment to buy a $15,000 home they now live in. They will never tell you they are investing geniuses, but multiplying their initial investment […]
As I contemplated purchasing my first home, my friends and family reminded me of the new costs that come with homeownership. Although I confidently nodded my head that yes, I was aware of the consequences, I’m just beginning to learn exactly what they meant. Most of us are prepared for costs like homeowner’s insurance, property […]
