Search Results for: blog renting versus owning a home

Renting VS Buying

I am sure the title made you think about renting a home versus home ownership. When being frugal however there are alot more things that you need to ponder over when it comes to renting or buying. It amazes me the things people will rent and the prices they will pay for the rental when they could in fact, own the item. Here is a list of items that you should seriously consider purchasing if you are in the habit of renting. Tuxedo: To rent a nice tuxedo can cost $75.00. A really nice tuxedo can be upwards of $200. … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: June 2008

June was my first official month posting for the Baby Blog. It has been a great experience. I love learning new things about babies and sharing it with friends. Of course, I could use your help. Whether you are a first-time mom or an experienced mom of a large family, I want to hear from you. Please share your advice, your questions and your comments. On which topics would you like to see more blogs? Meanwhile, take a look at all of the articles we had in June. June 2nd Introducing Babies to Birds Perhaps it is the fact that … Continue reading →

Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

You may be at a point when you feel that you should buy a house instead of renting. Everyone is telling you that renting is simply throwing your money away, and that you aren’t building any equity. You are not sure if you are ready to make the leap into home ownership. Here are a few financial aspects to consider before deciding. 1) Often people will buy a home before they are truly ready and finance it at one hundred percent through a variety of methods. If you find that you need to do this, you should carefully consider if … Continue reading →