Posts with tag buying

When the apartment of AOL Real Estate contributor Eileen Gunn was burglarized several years back, she was grateful she had insurance to cover her losses. "Most of what was stolen I wouldn't [and] couldn't replace, like jewelry, she said. "So the money I got from insurance did replace the things I wanted: My remote controls... Continue Reading »

When looking for a home, Laura Hansen knew she was going to be making some compromises. Her previous home, in Annapolis, Maryland, was a townhouse in a development full of busy young professionals like herself. This time, she wanted more of a dream house, and for Hansen that meant a sprawling property with a dock... Continue Reading »

Is buying always superior to renting? Not always, and in a down market, not when it comes to selling. Writer Sutton Stokes recently shared his saga with The Washington Times Communities. He and his wife went from renting to owning, to selling -- and waiting. In his words, "our decision to 'stop throwing money away on... Continue Reading »

Clayton Homes, are you pulling our leg? Instead of talking up the $8,000 tax credit or any number of other possible incentives, this Tennessee-based manufactured home company is offering homebuyers ... a can of beans. Buyers who purchase a Clayton home by the end of December will be the proud new owners of a brand-name... Continue Reading »