For centuries, the ideal dream was to graduate from high school, attend a good college, get a fantastic job, settle down and get married, and purchase a home. Dreams are good to have, but the reality of the matter is that they don't always come true. Although sometimes we are the cause of our dreams being hindered, getting a second chance at success is not far-fetched. Living in apartment ho... read more »

Apartment searching is never easy. How does someone get not only the right location, but the right quality and cost as well? This is of course not delving into the obvious problem of finding roommates that you're at least fairly confident won't annoy you into submission and will be able to put up with your crazy antics. When you put bats into the equation, things get a little stickier. ... read more »

If you're currently leasing a home and feel like you're throwing money out the window, now may be the time to purchase one. If your credit is good and you have the money to put down - indeed - now might be the right time. If you purchase a home in today's market, in the long run you will get more in return than continuing renting, but again -- you must have the money to invest. Y... read more »

Every few years the same debate pops up. Is it better to rent your home or to own it? Regardless of the current economy or other driving factors, you will find people staunchly adhering to their beliefs on both sides of the debate. To rent or to own? In my opinion there are enormous benefits to each of these options. As with everything else in life, you need to do what works best for you, your... read more »

Owning a home in today's economy can be really tough. Credit guidelines are much stricter than they used to be, making it harder to get qualified to purchase a home. With an abundance of homes on the market, prices on homes are falling, making it a buyer's market. Since it is tougher than ever to get a home loan, there is a huge influx of people moving into apartment homes. In most ... read more »

With gas prices down, what better way to take an inexpensive vacation in a comfortable and convenient way. You'll be able to enjoy the outdoors, but not be so out in the open -- like in a tent -- that the next stop you make is a closest motel. The best places to travel in an RV are truly limitless, but heading for a national park or any recreational area is usually the way to go and most... read more »

Check the applicable law Prior to signing a lease, whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you should always check your local laws. There are several ways of going about it. A good general start guide is http://www.rentlaw.com/statelist.htm. Here you can find a list of laws by state. Another way is going directly to your ... read more »

THE HUNTER Who you are makes a big difference. If you want to blend into your new neighborhood, you must first know a bit about the different areas in New York. - Upper West Side: home of the arts (Lincoln Center), rich housewives, great grocery stores, and some small and big celebrities- also liked by some artists, writers, and actors; - Upper East Side: c... read more »

Use a reputable car rental agency and make sure there is ample insurance. Select a car you can handle and use a major credit card for best results. Making arrangements. Speak to a clerk at the actual office that will be chartering you the automobile. Specify exact times and adhere to them. If there is an unavoidable or unforeseen delay call the office to assure your car is not given to another... read more »

If you don't know anyone who already lives in San Francisco, your best resource for finding an apartment will be the housing section of Craigslist. Unfortunately, when you first look at Craigslist, most of the apartments available will either be out of your price range or in an undesirable area. Don't get discouraged--good deals on great apartments show up from time to time but they a... read more »