Not a Good Idea: Giving Your Home to Your Children Too Soon

Loving parents, and/or those thinking they have hit upon a good financial strategy, sometimes give their home to their kids before its normal transfer as part of their estate.  Here are the Dangers of Giving Your Home to Your Children to soon! -David

P.S.  Sorry kids, just be patient!

A Free Online Course in Home Ownership

Ready to buy your first home in this buyer's market while interest rates are still low?  Want to brush up on your home ownership skills?  The Mortgage Banker's Association maintains a cool online "course" on home ownership which you can complete easily and at your convenience online. - David

Moving To A New City? Check The Local Cost Of Living First.

It's not only the real estate markets that differ from town to town -- the Cost of Living does, too.

Insurance costs, tax bills and just plain, day-to-day living will dent a household budget differently depending on where that household is.  It can be a nerve-wracking fact for families moving across state borders.
As an aid for the budget-aware, Bankrate.com keeps a Cost of Living Comparison Calculator on its website.  The calculator asks 3 questions:

Homeowners' top 10 money-savers - Inman News

Here are some excellent ideas for saving money on your home.  All of us can benefit from implementing at least a few of these! - David

Homeowners' top 10 money-savers | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

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