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Rent-to-Own Home Available in Louisville, KY

Rent-to-Own Home Available

Rent-to-Own Home Available in Louisville, KY. Seller will consider lease option to buy. New! New! New! Nearly everything in this beautifully renovated home is New! All new electric, all new plumbing, new water heater, new HVAC, new walls, completely insulated to current code. All new flooring, bath fixtures. Completely new kitchen cabinets, dishwasher and range.

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Rent-to-Own Memphis, TN.

Rent-to-Own Memphis

Rent-to-Own Memphis, TN. Beautiful 4bd/3bath home on corner lot with large fenced back yard. Primary and 1 other bedroom down. Home has large bonus room and separate dining room. Hardwood floors up and down, no carpet.

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Rent to Own in Cordova, TN.

Rent to Own

Rent to Own in Cordova, TN. Updated 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom plus bonus home with 2 1/2 baths plus formal dining room, large great room and laundry room. Updates include fresh interior paint, new light fixtures, hardwood floors in the living area and tile in kitchen and baths.

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First-Time Buyers are Gravitating Toward Smaller Homes

first-time buyersFirst-time buyers are gravitating toward smaller packages, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

The Association recently released the NAHB Home Builder Preferences Survey indicating that smaller homes are selling well. Primarily to first-time buyers, such as the latest cohort – the millennials. The home builders interviewed for the report suggest that many people now prefer to purchase small. And U.S. Census Bureau figures support that position. The average home built in 2016 was 2,634 sq. ft., down from 2,689 sq. ft. in 2015.

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Remodeling in the Fall? Don’t Start Without Reading This

remodelingRemodeling in the Fall? There are a few things that should be considered. As temperatures cool down, and we prepare for a season of shorter, darker days, it’s time to think about the inside of your home – how to make it as glorious on gloomy days as it was during the brilliant sunshine of summer. Oh good: Projects!

But wait. Don’t let the excitement of remodeling your home get in the way of proper planning. Rushing your project list can lead to unnecessary spending and less-than-thrilling final results. Here’s what you need to consider before picking up a hammer or swiping a credit card:

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Second Mortgages: Make Your Dreams Happen – Carefully

second mortgagesSecond mortgages as defined by RateHub are “additional loans taken out on a property that is already mortgaged.” Sounds risky – and indeed second mortgages come with plenty of risks. But they also come with rewards.

There are two major kinds of second mortgages. The home equity line of credit (HELOC) has a variable interest rate and acts much like a credit card. It allows you to withdraw the cash you need, when you need it. And the fixed-rate home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum and make set monthly payments.

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Home Buyers Guide to Survival in a Competitive Market

home buyersHome buyers can easily become discouraged once serious house hunting begins. In hot real estate markets, buying a property may feel like a nearly impossible feat. Skyrocketing prices, low inventory, and bidding wars can make a prospective buyer feel dejected.

But becoming a homeowner in hot cities can happen, if you employ the right techniques. A recent article in RISMedia outlines tactics for home buyers to use when shopping for a home.

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