Posts Tagged ‘Owning’

When you’re a renter and looking for a place to live, you may know exactly what you want in an apartment, like hardwood floors, two bedrooms, and a place that’s close to public transportation. What you may not know, however, is what type of landlord you prefer: a large property management company or an individual […] read more

Some renters who are not ready to buy a home yet, are weighing the pros and cons of renting and leasing to own. You may be one of the many renters who are choosing to avoid debt, including a mortgage, but you would still like to make improvements to a home as if it were your own. […] read more

Imagine you’re at a friend’s barbeque and everyone’s standing around talking about how much money they made from buying their homes 5 years ago. It’s common to feel pressure to buy a house. Everyone talks about how much their home has appreciated, renting is perceived to be the equivalent of throwing money away, and mortgage companies advertise insanely low rates and no money down mortgages. read more