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Buying a new home is a big step for individuals and families. This is a time for celebration as the new furniture gets moved in, everyone gets adjusted, and the honeymoon phase starts with the new home. On the other...
Success in the real estate field can be all about contacts, so learning to the network can be an essential skill to add to your sales toolbox. By utilizing some......
New housing construction starts reached a record high in December 2019 going up 16.9%. This represents a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.608 million homes last December, which beat the record set in December 2006, 13 years ago, according to CNBC....
There are many individuals who end up on a fixed income once they reach a certain age; however, their expenses aren't always fixed. Sometimes, there is a large medical expense. In other cases, someone might need money for a new...
Last week's economic news included readings on construction spending and public and private-sector job growth. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released....
Real estate, which is a rental property, has the unique characteristic under the tax code of being able to depreciate it and pretend the asset is going down in value, while, if you are a clever investor, you will acquire...
Investing in real estate is a great way for someone to diversify his or her assets; however, there is a common hurdle that almost all real estate investors face. This comes in the form of a down payment....
Many individuals and families are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Running the heater during the winter and the air conditioner during the summer can have significant impacts on someone's energy consumption and costs. It should come as...
It can be hard to convince a lender that a young person is ready to buy a house. There may not be a long credit history, a lack of assets might make it hard to fund a down payment, and...
Last week's economic reports included readings on home prices, new and pending home sales and a statement from the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee. The University of Michigan issued its monthly statement on consumer sentiment and weekly reports on...