Tag: homeowner

  • Is Homeownership Still The American Dream?

    Is Homeownership Still The American Dream?

    I detest paying rent to someone else. Currently, I am renting a room as I finish the last month of my military career. I am paying $800 monthly in San Diego as my family awaits my return to Florida. I feel many negative emotions every time I pay rent on the first. I am a…

  • The True Costs of Owning a Home

    The True Costs of Owning a Home

    If you are on the fence about owning a home, this article is for you. No matter how bad this makes homeownership seem, it’s still a must. In the following article, I will discuss the VALUE of owning a home. But, before value, I need to talk about the costs.  Let’s make one thing clear—owning…

  • Homeownership Will Only be for the Rich

    Homeownership Will Only be for the Rich

    When did Americans become so greedy? Okay, I may need to word this differently. When did Americans become so entitled? As Americans, we want to work a standard job but own a home, drive two late-model cars, and put our kids through private school and college. And we want to do all these things without…

  • The Pitfalls of Owning a House, and How to Prevent Them

    The Pitfalls of Owning a House, and How to Prevent Them

    Buying your first home is one of the most exciting and scary experiences of your life. I know that I was scared crap-less. It requires a lot of responsibility to sign a 30-year mortgage. As much as we try to focus positively on the future, we always tend to think about what could go wrong. …