Ten differences in home improvement in the United States and in Russia

Everyone knows that the United States and Russia are very different. These are different countries with their own way of life and mentality. And their views on life are completely different. However, rarely anyone undertakes to specify these differences. Therefore, let's try to consider what is the difference between ...

House or apartment: which housing is more expedient to buy in the USA

Are you looking for your own home and are not sure whether to buy a house or an apartment? This article will explain the advantages and disadvantages of buying each type of home, writes GOBankingRates. The difference between a house and an apartment By definition, a house is a separate building...

Personal experience: how an immigrant to rent a house in the USA and not become a victim of fraudsters

This was the ideal apartment option. Absolutely everything suited me: location, price, conditions. The only thing is that I looked at this apartment on the Internet. The owner asked to send her money on the card, and only after that she would hand over the keys. It's good that I didn't...

Newbie Mistakes: Common and Costly Myths About US Home Buying

Buying a home is a complex financial transaction, so it is not surprising that there are many myths associated with purchasing real estate. Unfortunately, these common beliefs can come at a cost in the long run. They can cost you money or prevent you from owning your dream home. About it…

Find and rent your first home in the USA: tips from experienced immigrants

The author of the “Immigrant's ABC” channel on Yandex.Zen talks about how to find your first apartment in the USA and what all newly arrived immigrants need to know about renting. Next - from the first person. Many people know that there is no registration in the USA. But this is not true.…

Strange and creepy things that inspectors find when inspecting homes in the USA

Home inspectors go where homeowners don't particularly want them to go - they can reach all corners of the house, both inside and outside. Everything you don't want to think about happens in these dark and creepy spaces...

Cardboard palaces of America: why in the USA there are not such houses as in Russia

I'm driving through Maryland. It is half an hour from the US capital - Washington. Advertisement near the road: townhouses under construction for sale, price: 600 thousand dollars. This is the cost of houses made of plywood, which many of our compatriots would call a “house for a pig.” The frame of such a house is...

Which house is more profitable to buy in the USA: requiring repair or ready to move in

If you think buying a cheaper "fixer-up" home will help you save money, think again. Porch.com recently published a user survey on how much people spend on purchasing and furnishing homes that require renovation and are ready to move in.…

10 questions to ask when buying a home in the US

The procedure for buying a home in the United States is very complicated. Nearly all American property sellers hold so-called open house days for potential buyers. At this time, those who wish can look at the object of interest and ask the seller or agent a few specific questions. Time.com has published ...

As a foreigner to get a loan for housing in New York: instructions and pitfalls

Obtaining a loan for a foreigner in the United States has become overgrown with a lot of myths - many tourists and immigrants are sure that it is impossible to buy real estate on credit in America without a green card. In fact, everything is simpler. If you have recently arrived in the USA, then...

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