One of the common horror stories when it comes to buying a home is people regretting their purchase. For sure, you heard a friend or two saying that their house was too small or they’re paying too much. As a smart homebuyer, you probably think that there’s no way that could happen to you. But the truth … Read more
Life can be unfair and saddle you with a disability that turns your world upside down. However, you shouldn’t throw your hands up in despair as you can trounce over the limitation and lead a good life. In Sydney, people can enjoy the benefits of disability support. No one lends credence to the adage that disability … Read more
So you’ve sacrificed nights out, a new car, and fancy gadgets for a couple of years so that you could save enough for a down payment on a new home. You’ve also found your dream home and have found a mortgage lender willing to work with you. All you have to do is hold on … Read more
Estimating how much coverage you need for the homeowners insurance for your Raleigh home and possessions could be quite difficult. If you overinsure, you’d just be throwing away money each year on unnecessary high premiums. If you underinsure, on the other hand, and then experience a catastrophic loss due to theft, fire or flood, you risk … Read more
Humans are primarily visual creatures. We evolved with two forward-facing eyes to be able to gauge distance and depth of field, allowing us to hunt more efficiently. Our ability to walk upright on two legs, instead of hunched over on four, is also an evolutionary offshoot designed to assist vision: because we are able to … Read more
What do Rocky Blieir, Tom Flick, Jim Abbott, Dara Torres, Joe Torre, Archie Manning, Ruben Gonzalez, Scott Hamilton, Mike Ditka, and Vince Papale have in common? They are all athletes and they are all motivational speakers. In recent years, many businesses and organizations are inviting elite athletes to speak and help inspire their teams. It … Read more
A 1031 exchange is an intelligent way to buy and sell real estate properties for investment purposes. This measure allows you to defer your tax obligation as a consequence of the sale. However, a 1031 exchange is hard to execute when a vacation house is in question, especially when there is Tenancy in Common (TIC) … Read more
Just thinking about the paperwork, back and forth calls with your lender, and the fees involved is enough to make you think twice about refinancing. But if you have a home loan that’s guaranteed by the FHA or Federal Housing Administration, you might be in luck since you could avoid all the stress that comes … Read more
Most people delay pursuing business ideas or opportunities not because they’re not ready yet but because they’re not brave yet. Starting a business is a big leap of faith affecting every aspect of life, from career and financial security to relationships and personal lifestyle. It would indeed bring out your worst fears. But the thing … Read more
Living in another country is an ideal prospect for a lot of people. This is especially true for people who want to see more of the world and to meet new people. If this is your goal in life, you may consider being an expat. But living an expat can be challenging at times, especially … Read more