Only three days until I get on that plane, cross the Ocean and settle on my land in Guatemala!!! As I am preparing the final details, I am trying not to forget anything before I go. I am not talking about the material, people abroad eat, drink and dress just like you, so anything you… Read more
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12 Easy Steps to a Minimalist Home
My family has been on a journey towards minimalism and simplicity in many regards; financially, work-wise, and with our home. With two kids (and the stuff that comes with them), this has been a challenge, but we have done a pretty good job. We have gone through our home, one room at a time,… Read more
If I’m Living Outside of the Country how easy is it for me to get a Home Loan?
These days it’s a lot more common for US citizens to be living and working overseas; if this applies to you it doesn’t mean that you will never want to purchase property at home. You may be looking to have somewhere to stay if you return to the country to visit, or you may… Read more
Your Financial Priorities: What should be prioritized before buying a house?
Morning! today I have a guest post from Kevin Watts who blogs over at Graduating from debt, enjoy! Let me know if you would like to guest post on RFI. The house, the white picket fence and a couple of kids running in the yard, starts every “American Dream”. Something that we can be… Read more
Budgeting for a New Home: 4 Things to Consider
Your home is probably the most expensive and important investment you’ll ever make. It’s easy to get caught up in floor plans, wood finishes, and school systems while forgetting about the more mundane details of home buying. However, preparing a budget and managing your finances are extremely important tasks for any future homeowner. Here… Read more
How to make money from the property market
While there is plenty to be said in favour of the old adage ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’, and plenty of evidence to show that small-scale savings and investments eventually reap big-scale rewards, anyone looking to improve their financial situation would do well to look at… Read more
Increase your home value
Morning all! Today I have a guest post from Will Van Hartog, about how to increase your home value. Will is an investing enthusiast who loves sharing his wealth of knowledge. His blog, The Color of the Money, can be found here. Itѕ nо secret thаt selling уоur home hаѕ bесоmе much harder than it… Read more
Doing a little DIY around the house
Since I am back in Paris, I have been staying with my mother, who lives alone and is terrible at DIY. Her bathroom tap has been liking a little for ages, and she puts a small bowl to collect the dripping water, which she uses to water her plants. No big waste, just postponing things… Read more