Real Estate
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Renters insurance has several benefits for tenants. And some property owners require tenants to carry it. But it comes at a cost. Before rushing to purchase a policy you might not need or writing off renters insurance as unnecessary, take a few minutes to consider the benefits and drawbacks.
It’s a big decision to join the military. Members of the Armed Forces face a slew of risks to their physical safety and psychological well-being. They make many trade-offs in their personal lives as well, from frequent moves to new towns around the United States to overseas deployments that challenge even the strongest families. To help offset
For most Americans, housing is the single biggest expense in their personal budget. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household spends more than 30% of its after-tax income on housing expenses, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance, and furnishing. For single people, the figure climbs to more than 40% of after-tax income. One
Want to transfer your house or investment property to a family member? Expect the legal question of how to deed a property to your children to quickly become a tax question about how to minimize gift taxes, capital gains taxes, and estate taxes. Learn how to navigate these complex issues.
Suppose you’re a homeowner with a hideous master bathroom. You’d like to remodel, but you don’t see how you can afford it. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost for that job is around $9,400, and there’s no way you can squeeze that amount out of your budget right now. Then, one day, you get a letter from your bank or a
In 2017, more than 676,500 American homes went into foreclosure, according to Attom Data Solutions. That’s roughly 1 out of every 200 homes in the country. This is better than the peak rate in 2010 when more than 2 out of every 100 homes were in foreclosure, but it still represents hundreds of thousands of people being
The Johnsons were terrified of losing their home. Mrs. Johnson had recently lost her job, and they just couldn’t meet their mortgage payments on one income. When they saw the flier promising to save their home from foreclosure with “Guaranteed Results,” it seemed like a godsend. The company promised that, for a fee, it could
The housing choice voucher program, formerly known as Section 8, is the federal government’s biggest housing assistance program. It aims to make decent, safe, and sanitary housing available to those who can’t afford to pay market prices. Here’s a look at how it works and how you can apply.
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions of your life. With so much at stake, it makes sense to learn as much as possible about the process beforehand, and there’s no better resource than a good book. Find out the best books on home buying to help you get ready to take the plunge.
It can be hard to find a house in your price range. One way around this problem is to buy a fixer-upper home. However, a fixer-upper isn’t guaranteed to be a money-saver. You need to choose the right house and get a realistic estimate of how much it will cost you in total.
Home improvement TV shows make it seem easy to buy and fix up houses that need work. And buying and improving a fixer-upper can be a great way to buy on a budget and build equity. But it can also turn into a money pit. Learn how to decide whether a fixer-upper is right for you.
Real estate scammers target just about anyone who owns or wants to buy a home. And their cons are incredibly varied, from lowball cash offers to outright mortgage fraud. Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a real estate scam and protect your home, finances, and sanity.
And it’s not just homebuyers who are at risk. Real estate scams can also target homeowners hoping to sell their homes or refinance their home loans. Owners or buyers of commercial property can also be targets. Even renters aren’t immune.
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