5 houses for sale right now you won't believe cost less than $100K
Finding the perfect home can take a while. Especially if you have specific requirements, the search could lead to you looking at houses far and wide. But usually, the first thing that potential homeowners take into consideration is price.
Unless you are a multimillionaire and money is no object, buyers tend to see what is available in their price range. And if need be, adjust accordingly if the market is higher or lower than expected. If you are looking to sell your house, tap or click here to find the real value for free.
But it is still very possible to find a real steal if you know where to look and act quickly. While we can’t help you with your timeline, we can definitely show you where to go. If you love a good bargain, here are five houses being sold for under $100K, courtesy of the amazing Cheap Old Houses Instagram account.
Strawberry Point, Iowa
For only $85,000, you can grab this quaint double-story home with four bedrooms, 1.5 baths, main floor laundry and original hardwood floors. It features pocket doors, an open staircase, and original woodwork. The lot size is 10,454 square feet, while the house itself is 2,644 square feet. It has a private backyard and a beautiful wraparound porch.
Alexandria, Minnesota
It might not look like much now, but for $49,000 and a new lick of paint, this old town hall can be transformed into a gorgeous single-story home. It used to be Homes City’s town hall, just outside of Alexandria, built around 1900, making this building over a century old. The house definitely needs some work, but you’ll even get the old piano as well. Who knows what other treasure will be found?
Lansing, Michigan
This historical brickwork home is on the market for $75,000 and is absolutely gorgeous. It features five bedrooms, a spacious floor plan with historical charm, a new furnace and roof, and an additional outside structure. It is going to need some work, but it’s a great fixer-upper.
Save some cash! 3 ways to buy refurbished tech
It seems like every day, inventors are creating new technologies we couldn’t have imagined. It’s easy to get stars in your eyes over shiny new gadgets that promise the world, but a high price tag can shatter your excitement. Luckily, if you buy refurbished tech, you can enjoy cutting-edge gadgets and avoid fat payments.
10 things you should buy on Amazon and NOT Costco, Walmart or Target
If you need to buy some things for around the house, you might run out to a Big Box store. Many of us assume that everything is cheaper at Walmart or Target, but that isn’t always the case.
If you are looking for a great price, you might want to skip the store and pick up your laptop instead. Shopping online can often lead to some undiscovered sales you weren’t expecting. If you are not an Amazon Prime member, you should be. Tap or click here for 11 Prime benefits you’ll wish you knew sooner.
How to get a student discount at Apple (and you don’t need a student ID)
It’s that time of the year again, back to school. If you or a loved one is heading back to the classroom, now is the time to check out all the sweet deals available. Tap or click here to save on tech for you, the kids or the grandkids.
It's rattlesnake season! See if you can spot the snake hiding in this photo
For several days, the summer heat has been well over 100 degrees in Arizona and will have rattlesnakes seeking cooler shelter. An image went viral this week that was posted on the Arizona Snake Identification and Questions Facebook page.
My favorite app to score great deals and freebies
Who doesn’t love free stuff? But finding reliable ways to score exclusive discounts isn’t always easy.
You can enter online contests all day, and you’ll probably just end up with an inbox full of spam. And forget searching the web for discounts — scammers know exactly how to trick deal hunters into clicking the wrong links.
Robocalls could finally end - If you have one of these wireless providers
We have all answered a call from an unknown number, only to be greeted with a robotic voice or a pre-recorded message. Dreaded robocalls are extremely annoying. Not only is it wasting your time, but it also means that you are on a list.
8 secrets to shop Prime Day without getting ripped off
Prime Day started in 2015 as a one-day event to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary. Prime members were given access to many deals, and inventory sold out quickly. There was some criticism that the sale did not include the most in-demand products.
How to get Amazon prices without shopping on Amazon
We hear all the time from listeners and readers who love the great prices you can find on Amazon but prefer, for whatever reason, not to shop on the site. That doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying full price or higher prices elsewhere. You just need the right tool to help you find deals.
Why it’s time to rethink cutting the cord (and 3 smart ways to save)
There are countless streaming solutions that can make movie night a breeze. If you’re a little late to the party, take the plunge and cut the cord once and for all. Tap or click here for our guide to quitting cable for good.
14 useful things under $15 reviewers love
Spending time at home means more cleaning and organizing. We’ve put together a list of products to help you in those areas and more for under $15. Check out these finds:
This laptop table has eight angle options to lock your portable workstation in place. The Mind Reader Adjustable Laptop Desk works with your laptop, tablet, books or sketchpad. The cushioned bottom makes it comfortable to prop the table on your legs while you work. When you’re done, fold up the table and carry it around via the built-in handle.
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5 of the best hand sanitizer deals on Amazon
In the fight against coronavirus, it’s important to use high-quality hand sanitizers. A good product kills germs and keeps you and your loved ones safe.
Hand sanitizers can help save you from wasting days coughing and sneezing on your sickbed. That means you shouldn’t cut corners or try to make your own. Tap or click to see the dangers of DIY hand sanitizers.
6 online auction websites to try if you love buying and selling on eBay
Everyone likes saving money and finding ways to put some extra cash in their pockets. Who couldn’t use a few extra bucks? If you’re sick of browsing the same websites and crave something new, here are a few online auction sites like eBay.
Hurry! Holiday shipping deadlines are almost here
Every year around the holidays, there are shipping issues. The USPS gets so overwhelmed with the number of holiday cards and packages being sent it causes massive delays with deliveries. This means the last-minute gift you send will arrive even later.
5 new smart ways to save on Amazon
Amazon is already one of the best places to shop online, but did you know you can save even more money if you know where to look?
Amazon shoppers, especially Prime members, have access to benefits like premium credit cards, subscription orders and other unique ways to save. Tap or click here to see how to get even more out of your Amazon account.
25 deals on the best headphones, speakers and other audio tech
You can find sales on just about anything you’re looking for right now, from cheap tech devices to discounted stocking stuffers. You may even find a few deals on the best holiday toys, too.
We get that all of these sales can be a little overwhelming and that’s why we’re here to help. And if you’re shopping for the best deals on audio gadgets like wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers, you’ve come to the right place.
3 Cyber Monday secrets retailers don’t want you to know
Black Friday may be the more well known retail holiday, but some of the season’s best deals can be found online during Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday can feel a bit more complicated than simply standing in line at a store. But in light of COVID-19, shopping on Cyber Monday is a safer option for your health and well-being. Tap or click here to see the differences between Cyber Monday and Black Friday.
13 best deals on gadgets for the Apple lover in your life
Apple is one of those companies that rarely offers discounts on its tech. If you want a good deal on an Apple gadget, you sometimes have to wait for special events or sales to come through.
Well, the biggest sales events of the year are happening now: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And this year, Amazon is cutting discounts on some of the most popular tech you can buy.
Where to stream all our favorite holiday movies
The Thanksgiving feast is over. You’ve just finished scavaging all of those great Black Friday deals online. Still need to pick up some stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank? Tap or click here for 15 great gift ideas.
A Thanksgiving message from Kim
Hello friends,
No doubt, this past year has been one that we could not have envisioned a year ago. If there’s one thing I learned, it’s that we are resilient. Throw us a few punches and we really do keep going.