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Real Estate

Real Estate

There's no place like home. From shopping for a starter home to transforming yours into a Fixer-Upper fantasy, learn everything you need to know about building your nest.

There's no place like home. From shopping for a starter home to transforming yours into a Fixer-Upper fantasy, learn everything you need to know about building your nest.

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Small Home Renovation Ideas That Make a Big Difference

The small sacrifices we made to live in a little house added up to big budget wins. Here are some small home renovation ideas to consider.

Home Renovation Budget Template (+Free Printable)

We'll show you how to make a stress-proof budget for your home renovation project and stay on track with software or our free template!

Sunroom Ideas on a Budget: See How We Did It

Looking for sunroom ideas on a budget? See our setup to build our sunroom on a budget of $15,000 and bring more light into your life!

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How to Save for a Home Renovation

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How I Decorated on a Budget in NYC

YNAB

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August 4, 2017

By December 2016, we had the keys to our new home. It was time to experience the joy of simultaneous homeownership and home-renovation—on a budget ...

Thoughts On Saving For A Down Payment

Jesse Mecham

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August 3, 2016

Today I want to talk about how to save for a down payment. But here is a pro tip: you could erase down payment and write in anything you want, because saving is saving is saving. But this is a big one.

How To Make Moving Less Of A Complete Nightmare

Lindsey Burgess

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June 24, 2016

You know when you move, and you say you for sure will never, ever, ever move again, because moving is its own unique hell? Well, I forgot.

How I Paid Off My Mortgage Before Age Thirty

Jesse Mecham

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October 23, 2014

Many of you have asked to hear the story of my own journey to debt freedom, which includes a brief but peaceful run-in with the IRS.

Beat the Crud Out of Your Mortgage - Round 2

Jesse Mecham

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July 7, 2014

Once you’re convinced you want to pay off your mortgage quickly, it’s a matter of strategy. Check out these tips and tricks to ring its bell.

Beat the Crud Out of Your Mortgage: Round 1

Jesse Mecham

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July 1, 2014

If you want to put the hurt on your mortgage, you gotta punch it in the principal. Tighten your laces and slim down expenses so you can fight.

Working Two Jobs for Two Years

Jesse Mecham

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November 12, 2013

Is working two jobs for two years to pay off debt worth it? It depends on your sense of urgency. Read how one couple paid off their mortgage.

Untapped Funding for Real Estate Investing

Guest Author

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June 20, 2008

A self-directed IRA is a lesser-known option that can be a great asset in your strategy for financial independence.

10 Tips To Keep in Mind During the Home Buying Process

Jesse Mecham

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June 19, 2008

We are about a year and a half removed from our first home buying experience.

40-Year Mortgage: Is it a Good Idea?

Jesse Mecham

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June 6, 2005

The 40-year mortgage is a lesser-known option for buying a house. Before you jump into one of these mortgages, here's what you need to know.

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