Worked out some issues and think I'm over my YouTube malaise now.  Things are moving a bit fast, but I'm starting in the new apartment on Friday.  A couple links to start:

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I was most active on this blog back when I was maintaining an apartment with roommates, and to a degree, that makes sense. There are a lot more financial issues to think about when you’re running a household ( Read more... )

Last year, I helped my brother (who for privacy purposes we’re going to call Mike on this blog) hunt for his first house. I felt this event worth documenting since until purchasing his home, Mike had never borrowed money and had no credit history. For the sake of brevity, we’re presenting this story in interview style.  I do not recommend most ( Read more... )

This blog is geared toward those making the equivalent of full time minimum wage or close. Most people at that pay grade are not in a good position to buy a house, nor would I advise them to do so. However there are exceptions. In the current economy, if you make a few thousand over minimum wage and have managed to beef up your savings to cover a ( Read more... )

I'm interested in microspaces and creative designs for maximizing them. This is a nifty closet transformation:

"It Seemed Like A Useless Little Closet. Then This Creative Guy Took Over And Now I Want It." (From Viralnova ( Read more... )

I'm fascinated by the idea of microhouses, and at 128 ft. this one is definitely tiny.  But a good layout makes a huge difference.

Article: http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2013/03/28/tiny-house-for-sale-arkansas/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D291403#photoID-5776117It's listed $22,900 and sitting on a acre of land.  Has all ( Read more... )

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Sometimes with all the hassle of moving, we don't get our address updated with all the right people, business, and organizations that need to find us.  Sometimes this causes money problems.  So when you're moving, if you moved recently, or if you've noticed you aren't getting certain documents since you've moved, consider making a list of those who ( Read more... )

Gotta give this teen props for initative and thrift.  I'm researching ways for my brother to get into the housing market without biting off more than he can chew.

Teenager Builds 130-Square-Foot House for College

While it's impossible to plan for everything, a little forethought can prevent some major headaches and heartaches.  Particularly if you're in path of a potential hurricane, you may want to check this site out for advice on how to prepare an emergency kit and some basic what to do in an Emergency/Natural disaster information: http://www.ready.gov/

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