10 Simple Hacks to Cheaper Housing
10 Simple Hacks to Cheaper HousingThe rent is eating first and well! Every year it seems, housing costs rise faster than wages or inflation. Here are some age-old and newer strategies for reducing your housing costs and maybe for helping to lower them for all.1. Move: Housing prices vary dramatically within and across cities, so sometimes small moves can make a big difference. Even within some relatively small cities, like Miami Beach, rents for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartments can range from $1,800 to over $30,000 per month (Zillow.com). And of course, prices can fall even more dramatically if you are willing to move to somewhere else more affordable. For example, one could leave Miami beach but stay in Florida and rent this $850/month two bedroom in potentially charming Leesberg, Florida. With so much work from home, such moves might be a real possibility.2. Downsize: Since real estate is very predictably priced by the square foot, reducing your space requirements will open up possibilities. And you may need less…
