Two Reasons Why People Become "House Poor" After Buying A Home
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24 June 2017
Buying a home is supposed to be a dream come true. For many buyers, however, the experience quickly turns in to a waking nightmare when their mortgage payments leave them too broke to pay their basic living expenses. Here are two reasons why people end up "house poor" and what you can do to avoid it when you buy a house.
They Buy Based on the Loan Amount
Banks will approve people for home loans based on their gross income and credit scores.
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Four Signs That You Really Are Ready For Homeownership
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20 June 2017
Whether you're working with new home builders or are buying your first home is a huge undertaking. You have probably heard stories of people who bought too soon and ended up over their heads in bills and repairs they could not handle. To ensure you don't suffer the same fate, make sure you think long and hard before purchasing your first home. And keep an eye out for these four signs that you really, truly are ready to take this big step.
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Tips For Getting A Great Apartment
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15 June 2017
It can be difficult to find a good apartment to rent in some areas of the country. It seems that all the really nice apartments are gone very quickly, and the landlords and facility management are very picky with who they let in their apartments. The truth is that landlords are trying to protect their property by having only the very best tenants. There are a few things you can do that will help you get a good apartment.
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Hosting An Open House: 3 Tips To Keeping Your Home Clean Despite Heavy Traffic
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14 June 2017
Most potential buyers are eager to at least get a viewing of the listings that they are interested in before deciding whether or not they'd like to put in an offer. Approximately 48% of all buyers attended at least one open house in their search for the perfect place to call home. When hosting an open house, one of your primary concerns may be that your house can easily become a mess from all of the traffic.
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