Can You Save Money by Living in a Hotel?
As the nation continues to work toward economic stability, more and more people are finding unique ways to save money. From “extreme couponing” to “dumpster diving,” people seem to be...
Category "Living"
At ForTheBestRate.com, we looking for ways to help our readers live well without spending a fortune. We’ve put together a series of posts exploring great places to live, work, and play while not selling off your grandpa’s baseball card collection. Have any ideas you’d like to share? Feel free to add your two cents.
Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s that time of year again! The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and your home is in desperate need of a good Spring cleaning! So unless you hire...
How to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal in the Winter
The chilly, gray months of winter can be tough on homeowners. Pulling into the driveway after a long day at the office could cause one’s heart to sink. The sight...
Aurora, CO Real Estate Update
Settled in 1891, the sprawling Denver suburb of Aurora, CO is home to well over 325,000 residents. As one of Denver’s largest outlying communities, Aurora is known for its large...
Need to Save Up for a Down Payment? Surprisingly Easy Ways to Cut your Spending
When you decide to take the plunge into home ownership, one of the largest hurdles is the usual 20% down payment. A January 9th report on the website www.realestateabc.com, indicated...
2013 Financial Checkup
The arrival of another year typically motivates us to rid ourselves of bad habits and pick up a few newer, healthier, or more productive ones. Many of us vow to...
Home Design Trends for 2013
As we steam ahead into 2013, a great way to spend the ho-hum winter months is by investigating where home design is headed this year. For homeowners, staying on top...
Some Housing Related Charities & Ways to Contribute
During the season of giving, thousands of Americans choose to volunteer by helping those in need. Along with the usual holiday toy, food and clothing drives, there are other ways...
Helpful Websites for Planning a Renovation & Getting Inspired for Your Home Improvement Project
Is there a home renovation project in your future? If you are at loose ends about what to do, how to start, or just need some inspiration, help is just...
Hawaii is the Least Affordable State in the U.S.
If you are dreaming of owning a home in our nation’s answer to paradise, aka Hawaii, you may want to hold off on those ukulele lessons. A recent report from...
More People Choosing to Live in Downtown Areas Instead of the Suburbs
Due to improved public transportation, particularly by rail, suburbs began to expand in the late 19th century. Following the Second World War, the American dream of home ownership and cheap,...
Housing needs growing for 55 and up population
With the baby boomer population approaching retirement age, home builders are seeing a rise in demand for 55+ housing. The National Association of Home Builders reports that the share of...
5 Things to Look for In a Home In a Cooler Climate
For the uninitiated, house hunting in a cooler climate requires extra points to mull over in addition to the usual buyer’s checklist. Sure, you’ll want ample space to store skis...
5 Features of Child & Pet Friendly Homes
Making Your Home More Kid Friendly You’re family has grown and you need a home that can accommodate everyone – especially the little ones . When searching for the perfect...
The Homeowner’s Guide to Holiday Tipping
Whether or not to tip, in what way and how much, are questions many homeowners ponder over the holidays. In searching for answers to these questions, the best advice out...
Real Estate Meets Entertainment Meets Art: You Could Have the Floorplan for the “Mad Men” Office or Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment on Your Wall
Looking for a unique holiday gift for the Mad Men fan in your life? Want to impress your interior designer friend while simultaneously owning a piece of pop culture nostalgia?...
Niagara Falls, NJ Offers To Pay Off $7000 Of Student Loan Debt To Young Professionals Who Move To The City
Recent college grads who are saddled with debt may want to consider a move to New Jersey. According to an article from CBS News, 30-year-old director of community development in...
Online, Mail-Order and Telephone-Order Credit Card Fraud Increased at Double the Rate of Counterfeit Card Fraud
Credit card users beware. Recently released data from FICO shows a continuing shift towards online, mail-order and telephone-order credit card fraud versus counterfeit card fraud over the same time period....
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Older and Newer Homes
There are advantages and disadvantages to owning old and new homes. Some may seem pretty obvious, but others might surprise you. Before you begin your search for your dream home,...
Manufactured & Modular Home Construction & Cool Designs
A common concern among manufactured home buyers is quality construction. Despite phenomenal advances in design and materials used to construct manufactured and modular homes, there’s still an unfair stigma related...