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“Rent-to-own” is a popular, intriguing term but few people actually understand what it entails. These agreements, between an owner and a renter, are set up so that the renter is eligible to rent the property until it is e...

Are you dreaming of owning your own home but struggling to save up for a down payment? Rent-to-own programs might just be the solution you've been looking for. Let's explore how these...

I was able to buy a house because one of the tenants jumped off the balcony from the 2nd floor (probably about 25 ft). He was lucky to be alive. I have it on video if I can post it here. He was on drugs, he wasn’t contemplating jumping&h...

Retirement is your golden years. It is the best time to do everything you couldn’t do when you were younger because you were too busy with work. However, some retirees suffer financial stress ...

When you retire, you will no longer have an income from employment. Your retirement benefits will be your only source of income.  It is crucial to understand how your benefits are calculated and what facto...

Although you may think you know all the specifics of your home insurance policy, there's more to it than meets the eye. It is essential to understand the general coverage provided by your plan; however, it may contain cer...

Take a quick guess about how many thunderstorms are active at any given moment on Earth....   It's a big number.  At any given time about 1,800 thunderstorms are raging, e...

These days, where you decide to work is becoming a lot more about where you can afford to live. The perks a job offers for housing, like help with paying rent or buying a home, are starting to make a big diffe...

Recently, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since March, giving homeowners a chance to refinance their loans and save money. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.67% as of August 8, after repo...