You already know about the tax benefits of buying a home and the long-term financial advantages created by rising home values and bankable equity. But some of the associated benefits of homeownership might surprise you. 1. Pride of ownership You understand the idea of pride of ownership, but maybe you've never actually felt it. You…
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Three Ways to Invest in A Home and Not Get Hurt
Buy low, sell high. That's the investor's maxim that never fails. The trick is in knowing when to buy and when to sell. Investing in a home is never as easy or as quick to deliver returns as you may wish. We all want to ride the boom and avoid the crash. Here are three…
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May/June 2015 Market Pulse
Spring selling got off to a sunny start with the sales pace of existing homes hitting an 18-month high in March and NAR’s forward-looking Pending Home Sales Index showing continued improvement moving into summer. But inventory shortages and price increases continue to pose hurdles. Who’s Buying? Home buyer demographics have shifted dramatically. The share…
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Why Real Estate Could Have a Great Summer
Summer is typically the busiest time of year for real estate. The weather is nice for house-hunting, and the kids are out of school, making it a convenient time to move. However, some summers are "hotter" than others. Here's why I think the summer of 2015 could be an especially good one for the…
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