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Eight Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Condo
Eight Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Condo

Eight Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Condo

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
You’ve been thinking about it for a little while, but you’re not quite sure. Are you really ready to buy a condo? In fact, you may be. Here are eight signs that now’s the time! 1. Money Saved. Buying property requires a large down payment, usually twenty percent. If you’ve been squirreling away money (for…
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What Price Condo Can You Afford on Your Income?
What Price Condo Can You Afford on Your Income?

What Price Condo Can You Afford on Your Income?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Before you step foot in an open house, you need to know how much condo you can afford. For example, if you make $50,000/year, you cannot afford a $300,000 condo, unless you have a secret trust fund. And even if you make $100k/year, a million dollar condo is way out of your league. And, if…
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Top 10 Reasons It’s Better to Rent Than Buy
Top 10 Reasons It’s Better to Rent Than Buy

Top 10 Reasons It’s Better to Rent Than Buy

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
The biggest benefit of renting is, of course, flexibility. Many of the other reasons play into that fly-by-night spirit. Add any additional reasons in the comments below! 1. It’s Easier to Be Spontaneous. You think you may want to move to a new neighborhood, new city, heck, new country? Find a subletter and you’re done. Not all…
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