Buying a house is exciting. Arguing while buying a house? Not so much. Here’s how to keep the peace while house hunting. Before you and your partner start sending each other links to the home of your dreams, have a few conversations about the home buying process. A couple buying a house should talk about money, of course, but also about their expectations for their first … [Read more...]
35 Money-Saving Household Habits
Adopt a few of these home tips to find a bit more cash each month. Your house gives you so much: security, pride, shelter. With all that on the line, it’s easy to assume the costs of keeping it up just are what they are. But wait. There are plenty of expenses that are simply a waste. Here’s how to save money each month without putting a dime of home value at risk. #1 … [Read more...]
How I Turned “What I Could Afford” into My Dream Home
When you can’t afford what you want, you’ve got to be creative. That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn’t give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their dream home. They were ready to buy, so they did. Even though it wasn’t what they first imagined. Then bit by bit, … [Read more...]
How a Couple’s Dreams Changed Once They Began Looking for a House
“What to look for in a house” shouldn’t be carved in stone. Sometimes changing your mind is a good thing. Names: Katye Nash, 27, and Cody Moore, 29 City: La Grange, Ky. Year of Home Purchase: 2018 Sale Price: $154,000 Home Style: 25-year-old ranch Professions: She’s a recruiter, he’s a salesman. When Katye Nash decided to stop … [Read more...]
7 Ideas to Make Your Outdoor Living Space Irresistible
Budget ideas to transform your outdoor living space into a beautiful (and fun) retreat. Americans are putting their own spin on the Scandinavian passion for open-air living–friluftsliv. We’re not just doing things outside as much as possible. We’re expanding our indoor living space to the outdoors. And that’s increasing the value of homes and adding features buyers are … [Read more...]
