Living solo does not mean that you need to resort to renting a room, studio, or apartment, which seems to be the norm among bachelors and bachelorettes. While it’s true that this is a very convenient option when your current lifestyle is taken into account, investing in a home at this point can still be more practical in the long …
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As a homeowner, you must have looked around for ways to furnish the interior of your home. While the purpose for this might be for impressing guests, another purpose can be for raising property value. DIY Network explains how homeowners can financially benefit from an increased property value. Buyers or tenants looking for buildings to be leased or sold would …
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Australia could improve its green building portfolio with a new benchmark launched by the Smart Cities Council and Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). This can help the country boost its reputation for adopting environment-friendly building practices and design principles. It will likewise encourage more people to live responsibly and do their share in caring for the environment. These practices …
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Renting a home is cheaper than buying one — this is a mentality that persists among many American adults. It is true: the average rental price in all 50 states in America is at around $500-1,500, while the average monthly housing payment plus mortgage ranges at $1,500-2,500. Homeownership offers financial security, however, making it more attractive than renting for the …
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Being a homeowner has the added perk of owning equity, or the market value of your home minus the outstanding mortgage and other bills attached to the property. Home equity increases when the property values of the surrounding also area increases. The most effective way of raising home equity, however, is to pay off your principal and mortgage. The sooner …