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Your First Apartment Budget: A Money-Saving Guide for Frugal Renters
Luke Abrahams/iStockDorm life is fun, but renting your first apartment? That’s the epitome of freedom. Yet independence sure isn’t free—it’s not even cheap. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment...
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Budgeting With Your Roommates 101
Tyler Olson/Hemera/Thinkstock When you’re away at college and on your own for the first time, setting a budget is paramount—and if you’re sharing a place with roommates, don’t let money issues turn...
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Is It Time to Replace Your Major Appliances?
zoranm/iStockMajor appliances don’t last forever. It’s a sad fact of homeownership. One day the boiler will go cold. The microwave will beep no more. The window air conditioning unit will grow warm....
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The Cheapskate’s Guide to a Stylish First Apartment
Casey BrodleyFinally, after a lifetime under Mom and/or Dad’s roof (or years in an awful dorm room), you have your own apartment! OK, maybe you have a roommate or two. Now comes the hard part: making...
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Staging a House on a Budget: 11 Ideas That’ll Wow Buyers
Yuri_Arcurs/iStockCurious about staging a house on a budget? It’s a classic conundrum that many sellers face: Staging a home increases its value on the open market, but the whole process can be...
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Your First Apartment Budget: A Money-Saving Guide for Frugal Renters
Luke Abrahams/iStockDorm life is fun, but renting your first apartment? That’s the epitome of freedom. Yet independence sure isn’t free—it’s not even cheap. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment...
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Shacking Up? 7 Money Mistakes to Avoid When Moving in Together
SolisImages/iStockMoving in together for the first time is a big milestone in any relationship—but know that it’s not all cuddles in the morning and Netflix and takeout at night. For what’s likely the...
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6 Cheap Christmas Decorations for the Home for Under $5 (or Free!)
Andrejs Zemdega/iStockCheap Christmas decorations can end up looking, well … cheap. But hey, no one said holiday decorations need to cost an arm and a kidney just to look gorgeous. Just check out these...
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How to Keep Moving Quotes From Spiraling Out of Control
John Lund/Sam Diephuis/Getty ImagesMoving quotes are a must when you’ve found a new place to live, and you’ll want to start soliciting them long before you start packing. These estimates give you a...
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Mom Uses YouTube Videos to Build Her Own House—Is She Nuts?
Cara Brookins Cara Brookins was in a bind: After fleeing an abusive marriage with her four kids, the computer analyst settled in a small house in Little Rock, AK. Her family craved more space, but they...
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The One Thing Everyone Should Do (but Never Does) Before Buying a House
BartekSzewczyk/iStockSometime in my mid-20s, I decided I wanted to stay in the Maryland area and buy a home. I could afford a mortgage around $1,500 per month based on my expenses—mostly student loan...
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Could President Trump’s 2018 Budget Make Housing Great Again?
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has promised to “make America great again.” But housing advocates are worried that the president’s proposed budget for 2018, which aims to cut $4.3...
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How Much Does Air Conditioning Cost? Plus: How to Save Money Running Your AC
AndreyPopov/iStockHow much does air conditioning cost? You might very well be wondering that right about now, given that the steamy weather all but demands you crank up your AC. Sure, it feels great,...
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Need Emergency Rental Assistance? Where to Get Help
retrorocket/iStockNo matter how hard people work to pay their rent, sometimes life throws us curveballs—and that’s where emergency rental assistance can help. A bunch of programs exist to help you...
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Buying a Fixer-Upper? 6 Reasons to Make the Leap
aabsys/iStockBuying a fixer-upper can sound like the perfect way to get into a new house or into the real estate investment game. Many home buyers fantasize about purchasing a run-down shack and...
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Should You Go Big With Your First House or Stick to a Starter Home?
AndreyPopov/iStock; realtor.comFor a majority of people, buying your first home is financially daunting. Beyond the paperwork and negotiating, there’s that big mortgage looming. Taking on such a...
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Biggest Housing Stories 2017: The News That Rocked the Real Estate World
Getty Images; realtor.comEven for those who’ve grown accustomed to turbo-paced news cycles, 2017 was a year for the ages. There were the daily tweet blasts and nightly cable news headlines of the Trump...
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8 Surprising Ways Your Neighbors Can Actually Help You Save Money
MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesNearly 30% of Americans don’t know their neighbor’s first name, according to a 2017 survey by home security company Safe Home. That’s a shame! Especially since being...
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What Trump’s Big Budget Cuts Could Mean for Housing
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesIn a time of soaring home prices, it’s becoming harder than ever to find affordable housing in many parts of the country. But it could get even worse for...
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We Found 8 Ultracool Mid-Century Modern Homes Priced Under $300K
realtor.comMid-Century Modern on a budget? It can be done! Clinging tightly to our wallets, we spotted eight of these architectural gems on the market, all priced under $300,000. They feature classic...
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