Leslie MacAskill, Author - MoneyTips https://moneytips.com/authors/leslie-macaskill/ Finally, money tips that make cents. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:08:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Real Estate Counteroffers: A Buyer’s Guide https://moneytips.com/homes/buying/counteroffer-real-estate/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:15:57 +0000 https://moneytips.com/?p=14553 Buying a home is hardly ever a simple real estate transaction. The process can be intimidating and sometimes involves lengthy negotiations before a buyer and seller reach an agreement. The path to an agreement is often paved with offers and counteroffers.  As a buyer, you get to make the first offer. But you must be...

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]]> Rent vs. Own: Should I Rent or Buy a Home? https://moneytips.com/homes/rent-or-buy-a-home/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:04:38 +0000 https://moneytips.com/?p=13682 Owning a home is a significant goal for many Americans. The New York Times reported this year that nearly three-quarters of Americans consider homeownership a high measure of achievement – a higher percentage than graduating from college, building a career or raising a family. The survey also noted that renters often cite affordability and other...

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]]> Hurricane Insurance: Everything You Need To Know https://moneytips.com/homes/buying/home-buying-costs/hurricane-insurance/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:30:10 +0000 https://moneytips.com/?p=13343 Hurricane season in the U.S. typically runs from June through November, often peaking in September. Every year, meteorologists at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast the anticipated number of hurricanes and tropical storms for the upcoming season. The current prediction for 2022 is 13 storms with 3 major events. Luckily, most hurricanes...

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