Tag: home

  • Smart Home: Where to Begin?

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    Using nothing but the sound of your voice, you can enjoy the benefits of a smart home! But why make your home a smart home? There is little doubt that having a fully connected home is the future of home safety, entertainment, and real-time information. Additionally, many home insurers are providing significant discounts for having…

  • Buying Remains Cheaper Than Renting in 39 States!

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    In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San Jose (CA), all the way…

  • 2.29 Homes For The Cost Of 1 Banana (per lb.)!

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    A 2500 square foot house(90,000pounds) in Connecticut costs on average $325,000 which is about 27 cents/lb. Bananas today, on average cost 62 cents per pound. It’s a no brainer, buy over 2 homes for the cost of  1 banana per lb. Build equity and invest in your future! Bananas What you pay now: $0.62 (average price for a pound…

  • Cooler Weather Makes Real Estate A Hot Investment 1.0

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    Cooler weather cools down real estate. Did you know that this is the best time to buy a house? Sellers are more motivated to sell because their property is likely the home that for whatever reason didn’t sell during the peak season.  To heat or winterize a home are unfavorable expenses for a seller. Also, the seller is…

  • Buying vs. Renting October 2015

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    Buying a home is still better than renting. Start building your equity today! Once upon a time renting made a lot of sense.  Times have changed.  Drastic rent increases should make tenants rethink buying. There are hurdles and solutions. Remember, investing in yourself with housing can only be done one way.  Buy  a home! Hurdle…