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Looking For A Major Lifestyle Change? Consider Buying A ‘Micro’ Home

March 6, 2019 by Rilian Ball

With the sometimes high cost of buying and maintaining a home and the concept of being sustainable becoming more popular, many people are considering moving to a smaller home to minimize their impact. It's important, however, to consider what living small is really like before deciding that it's the right move for you. If you're curious about life on a smaller-scale, here are some things to contemplate beforehand. Getting Rid Of The Excess It's just a fact that a smaller amount of space means a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

When Is the Right Time to Buy Your First Home? Use This Easy 4 Point Checklist

February 13, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Are you growing tired of renting? Or perhaps you've recently graduated from college and are looking to set down some roots? Whatever the case, buying your first home is an exciting prospect. Let's take a look at a quick and easy four-point checklist that you can use to determine if you are ready to buy your first home. #1: Is Your Credit In Good Shape? How is your overall financial health? Once you have your down payment saved up, you should turn your attention to your credit rating. If you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Down Payments 101: Is It Worth It to Put More Than 20 Percent Down?

February 9, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Are you thinking of buying a new home this spring or summer? If so, you're not alone. Many thousands of individuals and families alike will become homeowners this year. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, you probably know there are significant choices to make. One of the big decisions you will have to ponder is how much you want to invest in your down payment. With that in mind, let's try to answer the question of whether or not it is worth it to put … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

The Mortgage Helper: How to Find the Perfect Tenant for Your Basement Suite

February 1, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Do you have an empty basement or separated suite in your home? If you have a suite sitting empty, you are missing out on collecting some extra monthly income in the form of rent. Let's take a look at a quick four-step process that will help you find the perfect tenant to rent out your basement suite. Step 1: Play By The Rules Is this your first time renting out a home or suite to a tenant? If so, you will want to do a bit of research first. Read up on Fair Housing Rules and other regulations as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate Investing

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