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Rethink Renting
Rethink Renting
As we start the second month of 2011, it's time to evaluate the goals you set for yourself and compare what you planned to do and where you are in the plan.
For some this is something that is always left til "Tomorrow" even though there is a soft voice within you saying "Why throwing away $$ every year without a return on this investment?" Stop don’t allow that voice to consume you, beat you up or crawl up in a ball eating chocolate.
Let's examine your definition of Home Ownership. If your goal is to stop renting and buy your first home this year. Let’s examine the steps have you take to achieve this goal? Intensions are great on paper. The challenge is to implement the intentions. Some examples would be, find a copy of your lease and review the renewal date. If it’s 6 months from expiration or less it’s time to pull your credit and make sure there are no inaccuracies that could disqualify you from getting the best interest rate.
Next you should consider your lifestyle… Do you enjoy outdoor projects? Cutting grass, shoveling snow or cleaning gutters? YES…than perhaps purchasing a home would be ... more

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