Showing posts with label rent vs buy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rent vs buy. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Win A Vacation Home In Maine

Win A Vacation Home In Maine

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The DIY Network and HGTV are running a contest, which is different from the Luxury High Rise Condo in Miami Contest I wrote about the other day, where you can win a vacation home in Maine. The house is a fully furnished and renovated circa-1884 high-posted cape located in Waldoboro, Maine. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and over 3,000 square feet of living space. You can enter twice a day up until Sept 28th, once at DIYNetwork and once at HGTV so what are you waiting for. Maine is a beautiful place to vacation and this is an awesome house! 


Remember, if you don't win, which I hope you do. Actually I'm entering so I kinda hope I do, you can still buy the home of your dreams and if your worried about cash for a down payment just check out this guide on how to buy a house with bad credit

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Win A High Rise Luxury Condo In Miami

Win A High Rise Luxury Condo In Miami

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I know I normally preach how easy it is to buy a house without a down payment. However, if you can win a high rise luxury condo in Miami, that is pretty good too! So if you are interested in entering the contest, HGTV has a few home giveaways a year and right now you can still enter for the one in Miami. You can enter two times a day, once at HGTV.com and once at FrontDoor.com so if Miami is your style, go for it. 

But, if you don't win just remember, you can still buy a house without a down payment and terrible credit and that includes condo's in Miami!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

5 Great Websites To Find Houses For Sale In Your Town

5 Great Websites To Find Houses For Sale In Your Town


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There are many amazing websites out there to help you in your search to find houses for sale in your neck of the woods. House hunting is one of my favorite past times and by utilizing the web, you can sift through hundreds of homes without every having to leave your couch! Here are the top 5 websites I like using. If you have any of your own, please feel free to share.

Realtor.com - This is the granddaddy of them all in terms of quantity of listings. You can narrow your search by price, bedrooms, bathrooms, property types, square footage, property features and so much more. This is a great resource when your serious about finding what your looking for.

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com - This is a fun website to browse through. They have a cool feature where they create top ten lists on some amazing deals, celebrity homes for sale, and even upcoming auctions. There is also interesting real estate news and a section on hot condo deals. Definitely worth taking a look. 

Zillow.com - Another robust website with a massive amount of listings including rentals. Plus, a ton of helpful information and tips on subjects like mortgage rates, general advice and even finding local professionals such as mortgage lenders, real estate agents, home improvement pros and more.

Homefinder.com - If foreclosures is your thing then this website is for you. They have plenty of regular listings of homes for sale, rentals, auctions, advice, the usual for the big sites but their foreclosure sections is great for finding homes in a specific area as well as where they currently stand in the foreclosure process.

Rentals.com - If your not quite ready to purchase yet and still doing the Rent vs Buy debate, then this is a great place to search rentals. They include rentals for homes, condos, townhomes, lofts, duplexes and apartments. You can even list your property for rent if your looking to do so. 

There are so many websites out there to find houses for sale in about every corner of the world, it is easy to get overwhelmed when you start. These 5 should give you a great starting point no matter what your looking for. If you have any others that you find helpful please feel free to comment and share your knowledge.

And if you don't think you are financially ready to buy a house just check out my reference: How To Buy A House With No Money Down & Bad Credit, it's a simple to follow process that just about anybody can do.



Monday, August 20, 2012

Are You Wondering How Much House Can I Afford?

Are You Wondering How Much House Can I Afford?

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One of the first questions that normally go through the mind of a first time home buyer is "how much house can I afford?" and there is no clear cut answer for everyone. One lesson that I learned the hard way, is not to let to much emotion come into play during the purchasing decision. Also, although real estate agents are extremely helpful in the home shopping and purchasing process, remember, they are paid on commission, so can sometimes push you towards the higher end of what you can afford for their own benefit. There are many factors you should take into account but some of the most important ones include, but are not limited to:
  • Salary
  • Current Living Expenses
  • Down Payment 
  • Current Debt
  • Real Estate Taxes

There are great tools out there to help you figure out a comfortable amount that you can afford. One of the easiest ones I have found is from Bankrate.com. They put together this simple New House Calculator to help  you determine this amount. Whether it's your first house or your a seasoned home buyer, this is always a great exercise to go through. If you have any stories or advice that was helpful in your experience, please leave a comment. 

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Cape Cod Style House

This Is A Beautiful Cape Cod Style House


If you've ever wondered if you should rent vs buy you should know that it is very easy to buy a house with no money down, even if you have bad credit. Here is a great resource:How Much House Can I Afford 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit

This Could Be Your's Even With Bad Credit!

You can qualify for a mortgage with bad credit if you just know where to go and how the process works. No matter what state you live in, there are programs for people with with a bad credit history, even bankruptcy. You can even buy a home with no money down. Don't miss out on buying the house of your dreams. The craftsman style home like this one is one of my favorite styles!

Check out this great home buyer's reference and get started, it's easier than you think!