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3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Give Your Rental Kitchen a Makeover

Renting a house has its limitations and more often than not, you always need to seek for your landlord’s permission before doing anything. While this means that you have little to no control over the design and overall look of your rental home, you can still personalize your home without ruining your chances of getting your security deposit back.

Single Living: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home Before Marriage

In the early years, there was a common notion that women should hold off on their plans of buying a home until they get married. However, this no longer seems to be the case nowadays. Current figures show that single females are now making up 15 percent of the home-buying market. Should you buy solo or should you wait first? Here are the pros and cons of buying a home before married:

Should You Go for Higher Payments in Your Mortgage?

Mortgage payments are long-term commitments, especially for those who opted for a 30-year term. While some may be on the lookout for the lowest interest rate, there may be times when going for higher payments can provide you with more advantages in the long run. Should you consider paying higher for your mortgage?

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House Selling Tips: 3 Ways Comps Can Affect Your List Price

Comparable market analysis aka “comps” is a great guide to finding out the list price of the house you are selling on the real estate market. While your Realtor will try to go through an in-depth analysis to come up with the most accurate list price for your home, sadly, not all comps turn out to be the way sellers had in mind.
By Staff Reporter
Should You Co-Sign a Family Member, Relative or Friend’s Mortgage?

Good credit is one of the requirements in applying for a mortgage. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to attain the credit rating standards set by lenders, especially those who are just starting to work. Co-signing a mortgage is one of the options being offered to buyers who are unable to apply for a mortgage because of bad credit. Should you consider being a co-signer for a family member, relative or friend?
By Staff Reporter
Celebrity Homes for Sale: Rupert Murdoch Lists New York Townhouse for $28.9M

A month after his wedding with former model Jerry Hall, News Corp Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch has listed his Greenwich Village townhouse on the market for $28.9 million.
By Staff Reporter
Is a Real Estate Investment Better than Stocks?

Investing your hard-earned money is one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your future. With the overwhelming number of investment options to choose from, how will you know which one suits you best? Is a real estate investment better than investing in the stock market?
By Staff Reporter
3 Reasons You Should Get a Renter’s Insurance Now

Renters probably thought that insurance is no longer needed given that most people often have the notion that the landlord is usually the one responsible for all repairs and costs. However, there are certain things that even the landlord will not cover, including costs associated with theft or natural disasters. Here are 3 reasons you should get a renter’s insurance now:
By Staff Reporter
Homes are Selling Quickly as More Buyers Take Advantage of Low Mortgage Rates

Spring home buying is just around the corner, but there are already signs that this is going to be one of the craziest and busiest seasons for the real estate market. A new report shows that buyers continue to flock the market as mortgage rates continue to be at an all-time low.
By Staff Reporter
How to Protect Yourself from Rental Scams

Real estate scams are still lurking in various sites online and some people still fall prey to these suspicious ads. A recent report states that a new scam traps people into signing a rental agreement only to realize later on that the house was owned by someone else. How can you protect yourself from such kinds of scam?
By Staff Reporter
Do Bigger Homes Pose Bigger Problems for Neighborhoods?

They often say “Bigger is always better” and while having a bigger home may be great for you, your neighbors may not share the same sentiments as you do. Reports claim that mansions being built right next to smaller homes pose bigger problems for the neighborhood.
By Staff Reporter
Real Estate Tips: Signs That You Are in a Competitive Real Estate Market Area

For people who are new in the real estate market, determining if the market is currently competitive could be hard.
By Staff Reporter
Canada Recycles Home, But Not for Own Citizens

While Canada is experiencing its own housing crisis, heritage homes in Oak Bay, near Victoria, are being shipped to San Juan island in Washington, D.C.
By Staff Reporter