http://www.financealley.com en-us editorial@financealley.com There are many reasons why people rent but the primary reason is because most people believe they can not afford to buy a home. The question they should be asking themselves, though, is can they afford not to? In most cases owning a home is much bet... http://www.financealley.com/article_669352_33.html 20th October 2008 Buying a home can be a dream come true and it may be tempting to purchase the first house you see. However, it is important to look around and take your time. There will always be houses available and you want to get the best value for your money. You ... http://www.financealley.com/article_668433_33.html 17th October 2008 Many people dream of having a lake house as a primary residence, retirement home or vacation home. A lake property can be a house, townhouse or condominium but the primary concern of most wanting such a property is the close proximity to the water and th... http://www.financealley.com/article_659571_33.html 08th October 2008 The existing real estate market is in decline and current forecasts do not see a significant rise any time soon. However, there are many variables that could affect this forecast. Being an election year, a new president, depending on the policies of his... http://www.financealley.com/article_658418_33.html 07th October 2008 Buying a home is a big investment and one of the most important things you can do in life. Because of this, you will want someone who is looking after your best interests with no possible conflict of interest. This is the job of a buyer’s agent. 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