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…
Roses are red, violets are blue…isn’t it time to try something new? If you’ve been struggling to come up with a creative gift idea for Valentine’s Day, this list is for you. Let’s talk conversation hearts. There’s nothing more iconically Valentine’s Day than conversation hearts, but they’re not the tastiest of treats. The folks at theKitchn have found five flavorful ways to reinvent this classic candy. Everything’s coming up roses. If roses are what your sweetheart wants, then by all means, don’t disappoint! However, if…
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…
