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How to Save for Your First Home

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It's a dream of many young adults to buy a first home. But there's an unfortunate reality: Even buying a "starter home" with today's lofty prices can mean saving tens…

FiLife Help Center: Home Buying Guide

Wednesday Feb 11, 2009

Here's all the help you need to buy a home during the recession.


5 Tips for Prepping Your Home for a Sale

Thursday Mar 5, 2009

Here are five tips for how to prep your home for a sale without losing your mind.


Investing in Real Estate and Becoming a Landlord

Wednesday Apr 22, 2009

When it comes to direct investing in residential real estate and becoming a landlord, you should ask yourself: “What am I getting into?”


Five Things to Watch Out For After Buying a House

Monday May 4, 2009

Buying your dream home brings with it a whole set of responsibilities. You are on your own and there is no landlord to turn to if you want something fixed. Here is a list of what to expect after becoming owner.


The First Four Steps Toward Financial Freedom

Tuesday Apr 7, 2009

If you're new to the personal finance game and still don't know where to start in getting organized and financially fit, check out these four integral tips.


Grilling Guide: Questions to Ask Before Signing a Real Estate Agent for Your Sale

Monday Apr 13, 2009

When seeking a realtor in order to sell your home, there are several important preparatory measures you should take before signing on with the first realtor you meet. First off, you should do your homework, researching the current real estate market,


How to Save for Your First Home

Sunday Feb 26, 2006

With today's lofty home prices, buying even a "starter home" can mean saving tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment. We offer several suggestions that may make the path to home ownership a bit easier.


Buy New or Remodel?

Friday Dec 12, 2008

June Fletcher breaks down what to consider if you're unsure as to whether buy a new home or remodel your current one.


All About Buying a Home

Thursday May 22, 2008

You write the check on the 1st of every month. You know the one. It’s the largest check you write, but it doesn’t provide ownership of anything. Technically, it keeps a roof over your head, but only for 30 days. Then, wham! It’s time to write that check all over again. You’re tired of this wholly unpleasant ...


The Best Sites For Researching a Home Purchase

Wednesday May 14, 2008

If you haven't had to move in a while -- or have never bought a piece of real estate before -- there's no reason for you to have any idea what the top ten or fifteen web sites are that can help. And Googling for the solution won't help -- the web is littered with real-estate brokers and listings that muddy up even the most pointed of ...


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