Home & Garden

First, the sticker price of a small home will generally be much lower than a larger home. Second, smaller homes are cheaper to maintain in terms of electricity costs, property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Third, with less area to clean, you'll spend less on cleaning supplies. … [Read more...] about Find bigger savings when buying a smaller home

Not too concerned about where to live? Try a ski resort town in the summer, or a beach resort town in the winter. These towns thrive on holiday business, which dries up in the off-season. A property owner might be thrilled to have renters in the off-season and willing to offer … [Read more...] about Grab a bargain on a rental property in the off-season

Plumbing and electrical systems can be costly to fix. Take your time going through the house before the final purchase, with the help of a licensed home inspector who will find things you might not have even known how to look for. Make sure there are no leaky faucets, running … [Read more...] about Do a thorough walk-through before buying

Thousands of college students around the country vacate their apartments and go home in summer - why not sublet from them? A lot of people are willing to offer discounted rent, or will include utilities in the price, because they are happy to get some income rather than none for … [Read more...] about Sublet in college towns during the summer