land of the bland: The Land of the Bland -- Renterville
- 10/20/11 05:02 AM
Did you ever notice that the place you're renting is kind of bland? The walls are all the same color. The place next door is distinguished from yours by a different number and little else. The only personalization of the place is that your name is on the mailbox. Have you ever waked in the morning, looked around, and forgotten that you're no longer in a college dorm? You're in the Land of the Bland, and the only way out is to make a decision for your individuality. The reason for the blandness is simple. Your living space has to be (3 comments)
land of the bland: Dealing with the fears of fence sitting first time buyers
- 10/09/11 05:43 AM
People who claim to be home buyers are sometimes not really sold on the idea of leaving the Land of the Bland, the world of temporary housing, the rental world. At some point in their journey to a better lifestyle, they are slapped by the harsh reality that they are contemplating making the biggest financial commitment in their lives. Or, are they??? Many of my first time buying clients are limited in their buying power by their previous and ongoing commitments. The first time buying couple typically have two late model car or truck loans to pay. The original amount of (3 comments)