Introduction In a perfect world, homeowners have perfect timing when selling their home and moving to a new community. They list their house with a real estate professional while searching for a new place to live in. Potential buyers get a peek inside the home as it’s lived in, and a purchaser is approved right […]
Renting a Home
How to Increase Your Credit Score to Buy a House (2020 Edition)
Introduction You may not know what it is, let along what yours is, but you’ve probably heard the phrase “credit score” at least a few times. Especially if you’ve ever made a large purchase like a car, applied for a lease on a home, or even applied for a corporate job, you’ve definitely heard about […]
12 Questions to Ask Before Renting
Looking for a home to rent – particularly if it’s your first time – can be an intimidating under-taking. While your exact needs and wants are probably as unique as you are, the process of seeking and signing for the right lease is a common one with common factors. Here are a dozen all-inclusive points […]
Renting a Home: Lease Tips
Even when it’s temporary, moving into a home of your own is always a thrill. Whether you’re accustomed to living with roommates, your parents, or with dozens (or more) of coworkers crammed into a barracks, not much compares to that amazing feeling of opening the door to walk into your house or apartment for the […]
10 Tips for Renting a Home
Renting your first off-base house or apartment can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’re used to the relatively simple process of showing up and moving into base housing, a barracks, or a BOQ. While moving off base, on your own or with a family, is certainly a much more complicated process, it doesn’t have to be […]
What is a Good Credit Score for Renting an Apartment?
Home ownership may be one of the big components of the American Dream but, if you’re on active duty, chances are you’re renting. If you aren’t ready to buy your dream house just yet, we get it – especially when you have to PCS across the country (or, sometimes, the world) every few years. So […]
Decorating Your Rental to Make it Home
Renting a property can be an exciting new step in your life but you may not be sure how to approach decorating a home that is temporary. Your new place should reflect who you are and make you feel at home. Here are some tips to keep in mind when trying to decorate your rental: […]
Rental Market Insights
The US rental market continues to change as housing prices, availability, and lifestyle choices all impact an individual’s decisions on whether to rent or purchase a home. A recent renter survey conducted by Buildium provided insights into current and future rental market trends. Overall market trends: The percentage of the US population renting increased from […]
Your Credit Score – What You Need to Know
Your credit score is the gatekeeper controlling access to loans for major purchases such as a car or home. Here are the basics you need to understand about your credit score. There are three national credit reporting bureaus; Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. These three companies all create a credit score for you and may be […]
A Tenant’s Guide to Rental Agreements
A properly detailed lease contract is intended to protect both the property owner and tenant, clearly explaining all rights and responsibilities of the tenant and landlord. There are fundamental terms that every rental agreement should have included. Here are some of the most important items to check for when reviewing your lease or rental agreement: […]