Most potential home buyers come to us thinking that they will have to suffer, scrimp, and save every penny to save for their down payment. Today we are going to look at an option to save money each and every month without having to suffer or scrimp. You will save but believe me you will not suffer.
Jim Hunger is both a friend and a client of ours. Jim is a single dad who shares custody of his son Henry. Jim feeds his family on a budget of $200.00 a month. That’s right $200 a month! There is no scrimping, no suffering to eat fantastically on $200 a month if you follow Jim’s lead! Now having a “tween” for a son makes meal planning a challenge. Or does it? The whole point of Jim’s food budget is to eat well for less money than we think possible.Even if feeding the kids.
I have been following Jim’s blog Musings on the Path to Frugality for quite some time. I know it has helped our household cut our food budget by quite a bit. I’m not the record keeper that Jim is but I know that my food bill is at least 30% lower and I feed two teenagers every day!
I think that anyone that reads this blog will increase their enjoyment of food and their savings account! Jim was able to save the money for the down payment of his home in part because of the money he was able to save by spending less on food each month. It was not the only way he saved the money for the down payment but he says it was the most enjoyable way. When trying to save the money to buy a house there are many things you can do to save money.
We are going to start a series of posts here on Monday’s using one of Jim’s recipes. Nobody said you have to suffer to buy a home! We will also share other creative ways to save money for your down payment or really for anything you want to save money for! If you have any creative ways that you have used to save money please share them in the comments section of this post or visit my blog Classic Homes Northwest.
If you want to read more about Jim’s Musings on the Path to Frugality you can find the blog here. Additionally there is a fan page on Facebook and you can become a fan of Jim and his musings by following this link.
All the best-
Scott Cowan
Classic Homes Northwest
I am lucky to live next to Wright Park in Tacoma. A beautiful 27 acre park in the middle of the city. One of the things I have noticed is that I was not taking advantage of the park both as a great place to walk and get some exercise and as a place of beauty. Seems I take for granted things around me if I am not careful.
I started this project the first of October with the stated goal of taking a photo a day of the Seymour Conservatory. Now, I cannot be there at the same time everyday so the photos will have diferences because of the time of day but that should not matter too much. Also, I am taking the photos from the same spot but I am not using a tripod or anything else so the photos will be a bit different daily too.
What is exciting is that while walking around Wright Park to get to the conservatory I have been saying hello to a lot of people and I am finding that there are some really friendly people here in Tacoma!
Everyone are you taking for granted some wonderful treasure in your community? Perhaps you need to get out more and smell the coffee of your community! I know I've been enjoying the fruits of my efforts.
If you would like to see the photos you can visit my site by following the link here. I update the photos every day or so. I do take them everyday I just don't always get them uploaded to the site.
If you are looking for a wonderful home in a fantastic community you might just of found what you are looking for.
3br 2.25 baths bright, open, with a lot of storage. We will be holding this property open this weekend 10/10 & 10/11 from 1pm to 4pm Please stop by and take a look.
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Specializing in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and all of Pierce County. I love working with buyers and sellers of classic homes. High Tech Tools with High Touch service. Let me open the door for you.
Specializing in selling homes in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and the Puyallup areas. Classic homes are my passion and I truly enjoy working with buyers and sellers of Craftsman era homes. <!--[if !vml]-->
<!--[endif]--> The Tacoma and Puyallup markets have a wonderful inventory of historic homes for buyers to choose from. Being the western most point for the Northern Pacific Railroad in the late 19th. century Tacoma is lucky to have many homes of great historical and architectural value.
Puyallup has a wonderful downtown area with many older bungalows and farm houses.
Gig Harbor is an idyllic community with many homes that have water and mountain views.
If you are looking for home with some charm and character or perhaps that fixer that you just have to restore I welcome the opportunity to assist you.
If your home is different and you want a real estate agent that understands how to market homes to sell in today’s market we should sit down and discuss how your home will be marketed to the people who will appreciate it.
If you are looking to find an agent in the Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, and Pierce County areas to handle a referral I am looking forward to discussing how I can help you. Please give me a call or send an email. I will make sure that your clients are treated with the absolute most professional care. I work hard daily to earn your referrals.
“I have known Scott for a number of years beginning with our working together @ Starbucks Coffee Company. Our roles began in the same group and then diversified into different roles within IT but we have kept in close contact. Scott has always been enthusiastic in all of his endeavors and works very hard with a strong customer service ethic. His attention to detail and willingness to always learn something new and take his personal knowledge to the next step allows him to bring a high level of skill to any interaction. Knowing Scott as I do, I would not ever hesitate to recommend him as your next realtor." J.Hunger Edmonds, WA
“I've known Scott for many years, and have had countless opportunities to witness his qualities. As a Realtor, he's someone you can trust to recommend what best meets your needs, as well as what you want. He doesn't work from the standpoint of what makes money for him, but rather an honest care for what will make the happiest customer. I can honestly recommend him as an agent you can trust to give you accurate information and creative ideas.” T Phillips, Marysville, WA
“My wife and I are always looking for real estate investment opportunities. We live in San Jose, CA, so Scott is our eyes and ears in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Scott has a passion for what he does. His passion and energy combine to make him a valuable asset to anyone looking to buy a home or investment property in his region.” K Camozzi, San Jose, CA
I am a lifelong resident of Washington State. I have lived in Tacoma, Seattle, and Ellensburg during my adult life. I grew up in Tacoma and moved to Ellensburg to attend Central Washington University. After college I have worked for Nabisco, Starbucks, and Tacoma Goodwill. My previous careers have exposed me to excellence in customer service. That excellence is the foundation of my business today.
I am a member of The Society of American Baseball Research. 
Baseball history is a passion that I have had for many years. I am a member of Historic Tacoma. Historic Tacoma is dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings in and around Tacoma. During my spare time (meaning I never get around to it.) I am the caretaker of Vintage Cardboard a website dedicated to the minor league Baseball memorabilia and the players of the west coast prior to the major leagues moving to LA and San Francisco
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