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ShelterKraft Werks Container Homes
My obsession for residential home designs continues. This is an interview with Kai, the owner of ShelterKraft Werks, a company that builds homes out of shipping containers. ShelterKraft Werks Container...
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I Know I Should Buy But I’m Not
A couple of years ago, when property values plummeted, I was inspired to finally begin the journey towards purchasing a home. I live in an area of very high property values compared to the rest of the...
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Need More Room; Raise the Roof
Chicago Loft - photo credit by Lavender & Lilies Finding a home in the perfect location at the right price can be difficult. It seems that most urban areas offer very small homes or homes that are...
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Budgeting for Home Improvements
New Dishes One of my annual budget busters is home improvements. In my book, a home improvement can be anything from a new throw blanket to replacing flooring. Thankfully, I no longer have to repair my...
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How Much House Can You Afford?
California Bungalow’s or Craftsman homes are adorable. With interest rates at an all time low and housing prices stagnating, now is a great time to buy for the right person. Using an emortgage...
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Real Estate Infographic Timeline
Infographics say so much in so few words. Below is an infographic on the history of real estate; from Alexander the Great’s time period (BC) to present day. There might be a subconscious tendency to...
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Buy to Rent Ratio
With 3.99% mortgage rates, now might seem like a great time to buy in most of the country. Actually, according to the Trulia price-to-rent ratio, anything under a ratio of 15 means it’s better to buy....
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A Renting Vs. Buying Index for 2012
I love interactive maps and calculators and there’s almost nothing I love watching more than the Rent vs. Buy data from quarter to quarter. Trulia leads the way in collecting this data and offering it...
View ArticleHow’d You Like a House in a Box?
Realistically, I probably won’t be building or ordering my first house online. However, I can definitely see building my own home as a second home purchase option; once I get the hang of buying a first...
View ArticleAn Alternative to Tiny House Living
Although there are a lot of benefits of tiny house living, like a tiny house payment, mobility, simplicity, and a smaller environmental footprint, tiny house living is certainly not for everyone. Tiny...
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Step 3: Designing a Manufactured House
Now that we finally have park approval, we’re in the process of designing our manufactured home. The first two steps required a ton of paperwork; income statements, pay stubs, taxes, credit scores,...
View Article3 Reasons Why Buying a Condo is Beneficial
There are so many important decisions that a person will have to make in their life. Among the most important is where they will live. With all of the different options out there, selecting the right...
View ArticleHow to Decorate A Condo and Get the Look You Want
Usually, one of the biggest concerns that a condo owner will have is the look of their living space. There are a number of design options out there and finding the right one will not be easy. After...
View ArticleStay Cool, Calm, and Collected with a Well-Running A/C
What do you do when your A/C unit breaks down, goes on the fritz, or needs a tune-up? Before you try to fix the problem yourself and risk further damage, call on the experts who can get things handled...
View ArticleChoosing a Drywall Contractor
So, your home or business is in serious need of some renovations. Well, this is just a fact of life, and for professional home service businesses, it is their day-to-day work. They have the tools,...
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How Solar and Your Small Home Make a Great Couple
This guest post was written by Alex from Mutilate The Mortgage. Alex is giving away a few free gifts just for Little House In The Valley readers to help you pay off your mortgage in under 10 years at...
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Benefits to Living in a Mobile Home Community
Is moving into a mobile home community insane or an intelligent move? Let’s compare and find out. PRO: no permits or land prep. – One of the benefits to building a home and moving into a mobile home...
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How to Finance a Manufactured Home
We’re in the process of building and buying a manufactured home in a community where we lease the land. Financing this type of home purchase is different than a traditional mortgage; it’s considered a...
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The Craziest Thing We Did to Save for a Down Payment
We live in a suburb of Los Angeles and if you know anything about Los Angeles you’d know it’s super expensive! Maybe not New York City or San Francisco expensive, but compared to average salaries, L.A....
View ArticleReasons Why Your Home is a Great Investment Opportunity
Most people look at their homes as a cash-consuming necessity. After all, a good chunk of your monthly earnings is probably spent on the mortgage bills. However, there’s another way to look at your...
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