2016

3 Ways To Save Money On Your Peak Season Wedding

The average wedding cost somewhere around $31,213. For most couples, this is a significant amount of money. If you've chosen to have your ceremony during peak wedding season, make sure you know what ways you can cut costs to help save money. Choose An Off-Peak Time Just because you've chosen to have your ceremony during the peak time of the year, this doesn't mean the ceremony also must be during a peak time of the day.

Tips For Buying A House In A Hurry – Without Regrets

Buying a house in a hurry isn't advisable, but what if you need to do it? If you really need to buy a house in a hurry, take the following precautions to safeguard your investment: Hire an Experienced Agent You can buy a house without an agent, or use any agent, but not if you are in a hurry and don't want to waste money. Without an agent, you can take ages to navigate the inevitable mountain of paperwork, such as a record of the deed, transfer tax declarations, and the seller's affidavit, among others.

Require These 3 Important Details When Selling A House On Contract

If you want to buy a new house but cannot seem to sell your current one, you could always sell it on contract. Selling a house on contract offers some hefty benefits, but there are also some drawbacks of this situation. The main drawback is that you must keep the mortgage loan in your name for a certain length of time, which may be 5 years or longer. The benefit is that you can have someone else paying for the house, taking care of it, and being responsible for all the repairs.

Three Ways To Increase Your House's Curb Appeal For $100 Or Less

Curb appeal -- or the way your home looks from the sidewalk -- has a huge impact on how quickly you sell your home and whether or not you receive your asking price. But if you don't have thousands to spend on new siding or landscaping, the idea of increasing curb appeal may sound a bit daunting. Here are three ways to make the front of your home more attractive to buyers without spending more than $100.

Why Landlords Should Use a Full-Service Real-Estate Agent to Find Tenants

Landlords who are seeking to secure a highly qualified tenant in a short period of time may want to enlist the help of a full-service real-estate agent. According to the New York State Department of State, a real-estate agent will look out for the landlord's best interests by securing a tenant who meets the landlord's criteria. Practical Help Having a real-estate agent who uses their expertise, connections, and know-how to help connect you with a tenant who meets your needs can simplify the process.

Tips To Pack Your Flat Screen Television

If you have a house full of contents that need to be moved from one home to another, then it will likely be easier to hire professional movers to complete the moving job for you. To save yourself some money, you can pack your things yourself. While it may be simple to place your clothes and dishes in boxes, you may be stumped about what to do with your flat screen television.