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The Battle for Our Security Deposit, Part II
Damn. After Battle: Part I, I was really getting excited about the idea of going to court, but I guess my crystal clear letter got the job done. I’m still out the $11 it cost to send two certified,...
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Better Location or More Space?
Assuming a fixed price point, house and apartment hunters near towns and cities quickly realize that a critical and early decision is one of location vs. space. Simply put, the better the location,...
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The Cost of Dental Care for Dogs
One of the first and most popular posts on the blog deals with the lifetime costs of a dog, which can be staggering. A few months ago, I did something I would have never imagined doing as a novice dog...
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Why Buying Wins Over Renting
I’ve been on and listened to both sides of this debate over the last 3+ years. Most of you are aware that one of my goals this year is to buy a home, but last year, I also outlined a long list of...
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo
For a lot of good reasons, the first question on my list of 72 when evaluating where and what you want to buy deals with the type of home. Generally speaking, the options are single-family homes and...
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Unconventional Ways to Buy a Home
When buying a home, it’s easy to get stuck in conventional modes of thinking and follow a prescribed and recommended path. This is especially true when it comes to getting a mortgage, and more so in...
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The Value of an Angie’s List Membership
Launched in 1995 as a site aggregating verified online reviews, Angie’s List reached mainstream popularity in the last few years, and boasts about 1.5 million subscribers. After constantly hearing...
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5 Reasons I Cancelled My TV Service
We’ve had our share of fun with various TV providers over the years, and for the most part we’ve been satisfied, paying clients with adequate service. Comcast holds a near-monopoly in our area in...
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9 Ways We Get the Most Out of Our Internet Service
Last week, we finally cut the cord to our cable service and said goodbye to our digital boxes. Part of our confidence in doing so is the fact that we continue to have high-speed broadband coming into...
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The Pros and Cons of Having Roommates
This post is written by Jennifer Riner of Zillow. Renters looking to save money should consider leasing apartments with friends. College students are notorious for cohabitating with classmates to spend...
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