With rent skyrocketing in many areas, renters are asking themselves “Would it be cheaper to buy a home?” In many cases the answer is yes! Research the rental market in your city and weigh your options. If you’re ready to stop renting and start building equity, here are some quick tips to get you into a home sooner: 1. Save, save, save If you’re planning to stop renting and buy a home, you’ll need to save for a down payment. The amount of the down…
Attractive interest rates, news of rising home values and tight rental markets have many Americans daydreaming about a new home. If you’re one of them, you may be surprised by how much home you can afford—and how easy it can be to find out. Step 1: Review your budget. If you don’t already have a budget, write down all of your regular expenses and determine what kind of payment you feel comfortable making every month. Need a budget worksheet to help you get started? There’s…
More and more homebuyers are making their way south of Tucson to a master-planned community called Rancho Sahuarita—and it’s easy to see why. A great location in Sahuarita, a variety of well-designed floor plans and exceptional amenities are making this community a great lifestyle choice. More to do within the neighborhood Homebuyers today are looking for more than a plot of land, four walls and a tree out front. With fuel prices ever rising, the modern buyer wants more amenities a shorter distance from their…
Even if you’re a local, house hunting in the Las Vegas valley can be an adventure. Luckily, there are a variety of tools homebuyers can use to navigate their way through the city’s varied neighborhoods. Visit real estate websites—yes, more than one! Most web-savvy shoppers are familiar with real estate websites like Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, Homes.com, Zip Realty and FrontDoor Real Estate. These searchable sites are great for finding homes that fit your budget and space requirements, but they may not be as good at giving…
Whether you recently took down your holiday decorations or you just want a new look, decorating your fireplace mantel can be done any time of year. You can even change out the décor over your fireplace with the seasons. Here are some creative ideas to get you started. Play with mirrors Want to make a room appear larger? Mirrors are a great way to add the illusion of space. Try hanging one large mirror and accenting it with vases. Or consider adding a series of…
