The DIY movement is popular with homeowners for a reason. It can help save you a lot of money, especially on projects that might otherwise cost thousands of dollars. In fact, the median cost of a home renovation in 2017 was $15,000. But when you’re spending more money on your DIY project than you would spend having a professional do the job, you may find yourself making a common DIY home renovation mistake.
Here at EYF, we drill many different retirement strategies, and most involve retirement accounts. IRA’s, 401(k)s, and index funds are great ways to build up to retirement. Another strategy, though, is to retire with real estate capital. This basically means buying a few properties with room to grow, and using the capital and/or income you … Read more
When it comes to paying down debt, it is usually better done earlier than later. Naturally, people have floated the idea of paying an extra mortgage payment once annually. This has become a hot topic in the real estate world. Anything that might result in your home being paid off sooner sounds good, but how … Read more
As far as life milestones go, it is no question that home buying is on everyone’s list. Many people use it as an absolute landmark for success. Others even wait to marry until they can afford to do it! While home buying is very popularly considered the “best investment one can make,” sometimes it doesn’t … Read more