Today, the U.S. self storage market is an exploding industry valued at $22 billion. There are many reasons for the rise of self-storage investing, but consumer and demographic shifts are the major drivers. According to a recent survey by the online marketplace Mercari, “Americans collectively have more than 5 billion items sitting at home that they no longer use.” That figure is mind-blowing. [Read more…] about U.S. Self Storage Market is Booming—Here’s How to Invest
What Does Vacant House Insurance Cover?
Did you know that more than 16 million homes are sitting vacant across the U.S.? This can happen when investors hold a property for long-term price appreciation without renting it out. It can also occur when an owner decides to let a property sit vacant during the off-season. This decision is common in beach towns during the winter and ski towns during the summer, for example. [Read more…] about What Does Vacant House Insurance Cover?
What is a Cold Wallet for Cryptocurrency?
Crypto is a type of global digital money in which transfers are verified and recorded using a decentralized system. This is in contrast to fiat currencies that are issued by a centralized authority, such as a government. The first cryptocurrency ever developed was Bitcoin, which was created in 2009 by a person (or group) using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. To this day, no one knows the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. [Read more…] about What is a Cold Wallet for Cryptocurrency?
Trans Flag: History, Colors, and Meaning
Did you know that the first-ever transgender pride flag sits in the Smithsonian Museum?
The trans flag has a storied history branching from its conception in 1999 by transgender flag artist Monica Hems.
Use this guide to learn about the history of the transgender pride flag and the meaning behind its design and construction. [Read more…] about Trans Flag: History, Colors, and Meaning
Building Your Dream Home: Making It a Reality
Are you in the market for a new home? Maybe you’ve outgrown your current place, or you’re simply ready for a change. With the current housing shortage, some people are are choosing to build over buy because prebuilt homes are harder to come by.
Whatever the reason, building your dream home can be an expensive but exciting endeavor.
A study shows that the average cost of building dream home in the U.S. is $283,900, but most new homeowners spend between $119,412 to $449,159.
If you’re worried about this price tag, don’t be. Building your dream home can be well within reach with the right financing. Below are five finance options to consider. [Read more…] about Building Your Dream Home: Making It a Reality