Archives for Real Estate - Page 10
Spending Money to Renovate a Rental Apartment
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." -- Jane Austen Some people live in cities, specifically New York, where it's common to rent long term. For example,…
Financial Impact of First Apartment
"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." -- Denis Waitley Anybody remember their first apartment? I can still see…
When Renting is Better Than Buying a Home
I never imagined I would be saying this, but the outrageous rent Zac and I pay to live in San Francisco may actually be a bargain. At least, that's the…
Real Estate is a Real Asset
"Becoming wealthy is like playing the person who can accumulate the most assets wins the game." -- Noel Whittaker Last weekend, I interviewed Susan Wagner for the straight version of…
Housing Slump slows national spending
I've been seeing a lot of headlines like this lately, including the New York Times today "Housing Slump Pinches States in Pocketbook." But I couldn't figure out why. We don't…
Impound Accounts: Budgeting for Property Taxes
"If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secret of getting along -- whether it be business, family relations, or life itself." --…
The Skinny on Sub-Prime Loans
"In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson Much has been written of late about lenders, homeowners and sub-prime loans. TIME magazine provided…
GayRealEstate.com – Part 5
is the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. Queercents asked Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of to write a series of articles for…
Where to Live: Gay Ghetto or Integrated Neighborhood
"A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one." -- Aristotle In the March 27, 2007 issue, The Advocate named the Best Places for Gays and Lesbians…
GayRealEstate.com – Part 4
is the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. Queercents asked Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of to write a series of articles for…