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Try Before You Buy - Powerful Advantages of Renting a Home Before Buying It

Though not many people do it intentionally, renting a house before buying would provide a number of incredible benefits if you’re willing to do some [...] read more »
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Where Should I Live in 2009?

Need some advices on what I should do with my apartment lease! Any advice is appreciated! read more »
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» Purchasing a Home: Examining the Costs

This past weekend my husband and I decided which townhouse we want to buy. After working the numbers, looking at different properties, and going thro[...] read more »
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Illinois sheriff scolds banks for evictions of 'innocent' renters

Those of you afraid of eviction thanks to all the mortgage troubles might have some respite. At least if you live in Cook County, Illinois, where the[...] read more »
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The Number of Families Paying Over Half Their Monthly Earnings Has doubled

The number of U.S. families paying over half their monthly earnings for home rentals has increased from one million to over two million since 1997, a[...] read more »
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Deadly Rental Lease Mistakes that Every Landlord Must Avoid

If you want your rental lease to be profitable and trouble-free, then it's crucial to know what are the deadly pitfalls to avoid. read more »
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Would You Rent Out A Room?

So a good friend of mine is in the precarious situation of owning a home that 1.) has lost value, and 2.) she can’t afford by herself if her fiancé looses his job. She called me up the other day and asked me what I thought about her renting out one. read more »
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Rent vs Mortgage: Calculating Tangible and Intangible Costs

We are still in the midst of what most would consider a great time to buy a house. Benefits are plenty for first time home buyers and those looking t[...] read more »
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Use a Lease Option to Lock in Low Home Prices * Get Rich Slowly

Baker from Get Rich Slowly details how you can use a lease-options to lock in the low home prices now. Covers common traits, usual reasons they fail[...] read more »
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Should I Rent Or Own?

The classis debate over whether or not one should rent or own. Discussed from the view of a twenty-something. read more »
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How Much Should I Spend on Housing?

What percentage of my take home pay should I be spending on housing every month? read more »
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Renters Insurance: Peace of Mind for Ten Bucks a Month * Get Rich Slowly

April from Get Rich Slowly provides a thorough accounts of renter's insurance, why you shouldn't ignore it, how to buy it, and how much you need. read more »
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Renters Lose Edge on Homeowners

The cost of owning versus renting is swinging back in favor of homeownership in some markets. read more »
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Renew your lease, get a free TV?

If your lease is up soon, you may get a little gift from your landlord: a flat-screen TV, lower rent or even a cash payment. Because of the soft rent[...] read more »
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Rahm Emanuel's Tax and Rent Woes

Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's chief of staff, has some 'splaining to do. read more »
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