Home ownership is one of the most exciting and terrifying things you’ll ever take on. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned expert, there’s always more to learn when it comes to buying - and owning - your own home.
Home Ownership
Plenty of would-be-house-sellers make an effort to spruce up their property before listing it for sale. While there are plenty of simple, cost-effective ways to make your house more attractive to potential buyers, it’s also easy to go overboard. Some homeowners end up spending thousands of dollars on upgrades, only to realize they’ll never see […]
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Home Ownership
Your home is a place where you want to feel safe and secure. However, less than 40 percent of Americans have a home security system. Cost may be a significant factor for many people. Professionally monitored systems can easily run up to $65 USD per month. More and more people are opting for a self-monitored, […]
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Home Ownership
Believe it or not, a home security system can save you a bundle of money. Sure, it’s an extra monthly expense to tack on to the budget. That’s not including a potential one-time installation fee. However, the potential long term savings generally make it a worthwhile expenditure. Even better, many newer security system companies are […]
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Home Ownership
Want to buy land as an investment or to live on? You might be under the impression that land is expensive, but that isn’t always the case. You just need to know where to look. Using data from Zillow, Lands of America, LandWatch, and LANDFLIP, Compass Land USA zeroed in on the cheapest places in […]
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