Renter’s Advice and Resources
My First Apartment: A List of Things to Buy for Your New Place
· Aug 29, 2017
Your first apartment is an exciting milestone. You’re stepping out on your own (whether it’s from your parent’s place or you will finally be living without a roommate), and it’s something that should be celebrated.
Renters run the gamut from those who have been renting their whole lives and are now in their 60’s, 70’s and beyond to folks who are completely new to renting an apartment. The latter category includes new residents or immigrants (Welcome!), and those who’ve always lived in a (non-rental) house, a condo, a coop or […]
· Oct 1, 2015
Baby proofing is an important option for you to consider when you are going to have a baby. Though it might not be of much use in the earlier stages, it won’t be long before your baby starts crawling and then walking. Since it’s not possible for you to have constant watch over your child […]
· Jun 29, 2011
For those with relatively low income, homes can be much harder to buy outright. Those who need to secure a low income mortgage agreement can benefit from some time-tested strategies for avoiding high risk of foreclosure. Amass a Large Down Payment Generally, the more money the borrower puts down up front on the house, the […]
· Jun 6, 2011
Selling your home is not an option you would like, but it is always a card you can play when you are in need. Downsizing is an option some choose particularly after retirement. If you wish to downsize your home in the near future, selling and moving into an apartment may be the best choice. […]
· May 6, 2011
The Good Neighbor Next Door Program is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It’s an incentive program that aims to place certain government employees within designated revitalization areas within a city. People who are eligible for the program are able to purchase a home at 50 percent off the list price. […]
· May 3, 2011
The HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Program offers incentives for certain government employees to purchase a home at 50 percent off the list price. Certain qualifications need to be met to participate in the program. Here’s how the program works: Eligibility To be eligible to purchase a home, you must be employed full time in […]
· Apr 29, 2011
A home loan estimate is essential if you want to determine the type of house you can afford to buy. If you have trouble affording a home and want to improve your chances of buying one, you should try to estimate the size of the loan you can pay off using your monthly rent as […]
· Mar 3, 2011
Calculating your debt to income ratio can help you understand how much you can reasonably afford when you’re looking for an apartment or are considering an apartment upgrade or downgrade. When applying for an apartment or when taking out a loan, this ratio may also play a part in your eligibility, so take the time […]
· Feb 25, 2011
When moving into your first home, the reality that you are responsible for your residence’s maintenance can come as quite a shock. Fortunately, almost every home owner can provide their new residence with the basic care it will need. Adjusting to life without a maintenance person isn’t difficult as long as you keep a close […]
· Feb 10, 2011