Houses Under Fifty Thousand

Cheap Homes for Sale in Great Towns

A real estate website for buyers, sellers and investors.

The house to the left, a nice house in a beautiful mountain town, was bought for $17,500. You can read that story here: Anaconda, Montana. There are still nice towns with good homes under $50,000, but now we also include affordable housing at higher prices and information on investing in real estate.

New Pages - News - Tips

Living in Malaysia - May 6, 2012 - Our writer from New Zealand spent some time living in Malaysia. She provided us with the following informative article on some of the housing options available... Continue reading here...

Mobile Homes: A Decent Option - April 23, 2012 - Mobile homes are not really what they used to be. The quality of mobiles, modular homes and... Continue reading here...

Higher Rent - April 26, 2012 - As home prices have fallen rents have gone up in many areas of the country. In part this is because many of those who have lost their homes are entering the rental market, pushing up demand. The rise in rental rates has accelerated in the past year, with San Francisco, California and Sarasota, Florida seeing increases of over 12% in the last twelve months.

Assessing Flood Risk - May 13, 2012 - Is the house you're considering in an area that is at high risk for floods? Find out at this FEMA website. Follow the links to the Flood Map Center - or just enter that term in a search engine. Banks will often require a flood hazard assessment (and will charge you up to $50 for it) before loaning on a property, and insurance can be much higher in flood zones, so it is good to know.

Cheap Homes Guide

Inexpensive Homes and Other Criteria - Theaters, restaurants; just updated.
Where to Find Cheap Homes - Houses under $50,000.
Cheap Houses: More Places - Homes under $30,000.
Cheapest Houses for Sale in the U.S. - Less than $1,000?!
The Cheapest Homes in 2012 - Our latest update, covering dozens of cities and towns.
Mobile Homes: A Decent Option - There are a few you may not have thought of.
Buying a Condo in Florida - We had to cancel the contract because...
Buying a House without a Loan - How to do it.
Cheap Condos - Cities with condos under $50,000 as of late 2011.
How to Find Cheap Houses for Sale - Six distinct ways to buy cheap.
Really Cheap Housing - Ways to keep renting or buying inexpensive.

Selling a Home

How to Sell a House - An entire e-book now free on this site.
Selling a House - What to do about the kitchen.
How to Sell Your House without a Realtor - Tips and possible problems.
Selling a House in this Market - Six suggestions for tough times.
Sell Your Home? - Or wait for prices to rise?

Real Estate Investing

Investing in Real Estate - Index of all related pages; updated for 2012.
100 Ways to Profit from Real Estate - Read the entire list right now!
Is Real Estate a Good Investment Now? - That depends on what kind...
Three Real Estate Investment Ideas - For questionable markets.
Real Estate Investment Tips - Eighteen tips for investors.
Tips for Flipping a House - Six suggestions and a 2012 update.

Real Estate Financing

Financing Glossary - The terms defined from A to Z.
Loan Pre-Approval - Pre-approval can help get your offer accepted.
Veteran Home Loans - Why this could be a great time to take advantage.
Mortgage Points? - Should you pay them or not?
Mortgage Cycling - Nothing new; just a twist on an old idea.
Raise Your Credit Score - A half-dozen ways to do it.

Other Real Estate

Alternative Housing - School busses, houseboats and more (updated for 2012).
Tiny Houses - From 65 square feet and up...
International Real Estate - Index of our pages on other countries.
Living in Malaysia - Some of the housing options, visa tips, and other information.
Rentals in Israel - Key things you need to know.
Amsterdam Real Estate - The newest addition to our international pages.
Ecuador Real Estate - Escape winter forever.
Country Real Estate - Some examples of what's out there.
Cabins for Sale - Cheap - Updated for 2012, examples and ideas.
Cheap Land for Sale - Some examples from around the country.

News and Opinion

Buy a Home Using Government Advice? - Look at these examples...
Real Estate Prices - Thirteen cities where they are falling fast.
The Most Expensive Cities? - It isn't that easy to say, but...
FHA Inspection - A Sham? - Our experience and thoughts about the system.
The Benefits of the Housing Slump? - There are some good ones...
Market Volatility - Does your home's value change by 10% daily?
Living Abroad - All about the process and job prospects.
A Good Time to Buy a Home? - Find out how to decide.

Other Pages

Expensive Homes - The most expensive small towns in America.
Find Pet Friendly Condos - How to do it and what to look for.
Hold a Proper Moving Sale - A how-to guide to doing it right.
Buying a New Home - What you need to know.
Cash Real Estate - The trend toward cash sales of houses and condos is here.
Cheap Towns to Live In - 2011 update! 5 new towns; updates on 20 other cities.
Housing Cost - Where it is the highest, and how to keep it lower.
Find Your Own Inexpensive Houses - How to research; updated February 2012.
Cheap Homes for Sale - Big update for mid-2011, with many new towns.
Cheap Homes in Florida - Part two of the update.
Cheap Housing - More places to add to the list.
Cities With Inexpensive Houses - Affordability based on price-to-income ratios.