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Alexis Dey's Articles in Real Estate

  • Why Own A Home Instead Of Rent?
    There are times when it is better for a person to rent, but most often home ownership has many more benefits and advantages.

    About 10 year ago a had a retired aunt and uncle who rented a condo in Las Vegas. Uncle Jim (not his real name, but that's what I'll call him) was a retired minister. Throughout his career he and his wife lived in parsonages, which are homes furnished by the congregation while they ministered there.

    He and his wife told me that the biggest mista...
  • 10 Ways To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down
    There are many ways to buy a home, even if you have little or no money to put down. Here are a few of the basics:

    1. Sweat Equity

    Sweat Equity is a way to get a home by trading work for equity in the house. This could be used for a down payment or for purchase later. This is a great technique if you are handy with tools, yard-work, and paint.

    Look for fixer-uppers in neighborhoods you are interested in. Many times these homes will have a hard time selling and the own...
  • Before You Buy
    Before you start looking for a home, figure out what you can realistically afford to pay per month. Check out the market in the area you want to buy. Find out what price houses are going for and what the payments are per month. Remember that you may end up paying a little more per month than someone with a conventional bank loan, so keep that in mind as you figure out what you can afford.

    You are going to have to work harder to find a home you can get without a loan. You w...

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