Category Archives: Purchases

Correction & Fresh Bread

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

First the correction.  In yesterday’s post I said “If you are my friend think to yourself “Have I ever helped Kakaras move?”  The answer is no. “ If a friend has ever actually helped you move and you say this … Continue reading →

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House Stimulus

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

There are two first time homebuyer tax credits available now. If you purchased your first home (haven’t owned a home in 3 years) betwen April 8, 2008 and December 31, 2008 you are eligible to receive a $7500 tax credit to be repayed over … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Mortgage

Posted on January 14, 2009 by

As always I like to use this blog as a tool.  Today I am not going to give you genius financial wisdom, I am just going to give you my experience thus far in the mortgage arena. It has been … Continue reading →

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Sleeping on It…

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

This is my new strategy when it comes to real estate shopping. Like I told you the other day the house wifey & I are interested in went to a bidding war.  I was skeptical as to whether or not … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an REO

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

I am currently in a bidding war for a house.  Sounds exciting right? The basic rundown is: there is a house (bank owned foreclosure) that has sat on the market for a good bit and it needs a good bit … Continue reading →

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House Hunters : Kakaras Edition

Posted on November 12, 2008 by

I normally do not like shows like this. Wifey LOVES them. I normally tune out whatever is going on when it is on the tv and try to occupy myself with something else (usually not too hard, playing with a … Continue reading →

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Gas Prices are too High…

Posted on September 3, 2008 by

Saw this from my friend Bailey… Relevant Magazine: You know gas prices are high when Diddy is feeling the pinch. The hip-hop mogul has resorted to — gasp — flying commercial. “That’s how high gas prices are,” he said. “I’m … Continue reading →

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Post Labor Day Edition

Posted on September 2, 2008 by

Just realized that today WAS NOT Monday.  Yikes, that one will get you but not a problem that I will ever complain about. Yesterday was labor day.  I love holidays, possibly one of my favorite things.  I realized something though.  … Continue reading →

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Bag That Lunch

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

I have had an epiphany that packing your lunch is much much cheaper than going out to eat.  I know, brilliant isn’t it… It used to be commonplace for me to go out to eat (which I still love to … Continue reading →

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Impulse Shopping

Posted on April 29, 2008 by

I am an impulse shopper. It is true. This is my nature and I have to place solid guidelines in the arena in my finances for the rest of my life to truly combat this. I get what I like … Continue reading →

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