http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog Wed, 16 May 2012 17:09:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/hawaii/island-homes/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/hawaii/island-homes/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 00:28:44 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=405 Continue reading →]]> If you're looking to purchase a house in Hawaii, prices vary depending on the island you're looking to live on, but prices tend to be pretty steep wherever you look. In Hawaii as a whole, average prices range from about $659,000 to $1.54 million. The most expensive homes on Big Island are found in the northwestern region, where prices range from $853,000 and up. Mid-priced Big Island homes are found in the northeast and southwestern region, where prices range from about $548,000 to $670,000. Lowest Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/hawaii/island-homes/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/colorado/colorado-homes/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/colorado/colorado-homes/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 03:38:52 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=399 Continue reading →]]> If the thought of in purchasing a home in Colorado is intriguing, it's important to know how the cost of homes varies by location so you can get the best deal. On average, houses in Colorado cost between $204,000 and $477,000. The most expensive homes, priced at about $477,000 and above, tend to be located in the central-western region in counties like Routt, Eagle, Pitkin, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mineral, and Archuleta. The southeastern tip of the state, with counties Costilla, Huerfano, and Los Animas; Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/colorado/colorado-homes/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/delaware/home-rental/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/delaware/home-rental/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:53:50 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=393 Continue reading →]]> Delaware, with a solid economy of its own, a rich history and beautiful coastal environment, may be just the sort of place you would like to move. If you're considering buying a home in Delaware, be aware that housing costs vary by location. The state's average home prices range from about $149,000 to $348,000. The most expensive homes, costing on average $348,000 and higher are located in the southern county of Sussex. Mid-priced homes, ranging on average from $224,000 to $274,000 are located in Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/delaware/home-rental/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/north-carolina/homes/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/north-carolina/homes/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:56:25 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=390 Continue reading →]]> North Carolina is virtually an outdoor oasis with mountains and forests complemented with great weather and sandy beaches. If  beauty of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, the endless fishing and biking trails,  has gotten you thinking about purchasing a home in North Carolina, make sure you research the difference of housing prices in different areas. The average cost for a home in the state is between $138,000 and $321,000. The most expensive houses, costing $321,000 and higher, tend to Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/north-carolina/homes/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/washington-d-c/rent-to-own-in-washington-d-c/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/washington-d-c/rent-to-own-in-washington-d-c/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:37:47 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=385 Continue reading →]]> Purchasing a home in Washington D.C. May be a great investment right now because, though real estate appreciation rate took a huge dip in 2007, falling from about 7% to about -7% in late 2008 – early 2009, appreciation rate has been on the rise since this dive and rose to about 1.2% in late 2011. MSN Real Estate noted the large amount of homes for sale in the area. Diana Olick, CNBC Real Estate Reporter, commented on the improvement of the D.C. housing market, explaining that the vast amount of Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/washington-d-c/rent-to-own-in-washington-d-c/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/minnesota/rent-to-own-mn/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/minnesota/rent-to-own-mn/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:23:38 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=381 Continue reading →]]> Now may be the best time to invest in Minnesota real estate. Though the average appreciation rate took a dive in 2007 during the housing crisis, falling from 1% to -5% in 2010, then rising to -1% and falling again to -5% in mid 2011, home values are again on the rise. If you'd like to take advantage of buying a home at a low price as values rise, you may want to consider Minnesota rent to own homes, which allows you to make a deal directly with the seller, bypassing the need to qualify for a home Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/minnesota/rent-to-own-mn/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/texas-rent-to-to-own/plano/homes-in-plano/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/texas-rent-to-to-own/plano/homes-in-plano/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:02:34 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=373 Continue reading →]]> When looking for real estate in Plano, it helps to know that this city hosts some of the most expensive homes in Texas. Plano homes typically range from about $357,000 and up, though a median Plano home price is $267,900, up from $265,990 in February 2012 and $239,900 from a year ago. Because of this, buying a Plano home now may be a great investment. According to Realty Times, the Plano housing market has been slowly improving since the dip in home values at the end of 2011. As the median home listing Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/texas-rent-to-to-own/plano/homes-in-plano/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/maine/lease-option-me/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/maine/lease-option-me/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:41:21 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=369 Continue reading →]]> If you're looking to buy a home in Maine, it's important to be aware of the differences in housing price ranges based on region. The most expensive houses in Maine are located in the southern Hancock and Knox counties. These homes range from about $389,000 and higher. Mid-range homes are located in the Washington, Franklin and Sagadahoc counties, these homes ranging from about $250,000 to $306,000. The lowest priced homes are located in the northern Somerset and Aroostook counties, these homes ranging Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/maine/lease-option-me/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/california-cities/bakersfield/housing-market-in-bakersfield-california/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/california-cities/bakersfield/housing-market-in-bakersfield-california/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:50:40 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=353 Continue reading →]]> If Bakersfield sounds like a place you'd consider moving to, you have a variety of housing price ranges to choose from depending on the region. Central western Bakersfield contains the most expensive homes, ranging on average from $249,000 and up. If you're looking for a mid-priced home, check northeastern, northwestern and southwestern Bakersfield. These homes range from about $133,000 to $160,000. The least expensive homes are located in central Bakersfield, ranging from $106,000 and lower. The Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/california-cities/bakersfield/housing-market-in-bakersfield-california/feed/ 0 http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/tennessee/murfreesboro/murfreesboro-homes/ http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/tennessee/murfreesboro/murfreesboro-homes/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:41:56 +0000 Marty http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/?p=347 Continue reading →]]> If you're looking to buy a home in Murfreesboro, prices typically range from about $179,000 to $219,000. The overall average home listing in Rutherford County, where the city is located, is $197,094. Compared with the rest of Tennessee, home prices in Murfreesboro are mid-range. In 2007, home prices went from the largest peak since 1983 to their largest plummet, dropping from a 10% appreciation rate to a -5% appreciation rate by 2010. Though home prices in this city have decreased from last year, Read more [...]]]> http://www.usleaseoption.com/blog/tennessee/murfreesboro/murfreesboro-homes/feed/ 0