Real Estate
Home Prices Hit 8-Year High (Getty Images) What Happened: The S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index in October sat 5.2 percent above where the metric was a year ago, according to a report released Tuesday. The real estate pricing barometer now…
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7 Things To Do Before Buying a Flipped House House flipping has gained notoriety from TV shows like HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” and A&E’s “Flipping Vegas,” but chances are the person who flips your potential future home won’t have a…
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Weigh the pros and cons before adding a future upgrade to your list of must-dos for your next house. Whether you’re aiming to reduce your home’s energy usage throughout the day or you’re simply looking to see a little less…
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Consider tackling these jobs before crunch time. Looking to sell your home soon – or even a few years from now? Whether or not you’re planning on moving, there are several ways to increase the value of your home. In…
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Real estate investors may have never had it so good. A classic alternative investment in a volatile stock market, real estate also just got a boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, with landlords among the biggest winners. The…
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Managing a rental property can be very time consuming. While the financial rewards may be great, the duties of a property manager are never ending. Whether you’ve been considering hiring help for some time or if this is your…
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Whether you’re buying or selling, a home warranty can keep surprise expenses from leaving you strapped for cash. You’ve heard the horror stories – within weeks of purchasing a home, the hot water heater leaks, the HVAC suddenly stops working…
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Guests expect significant amenities, so make sure you’re prepared to take the plunge into the travel industry. You own a second home, and you find you don’t use it very often. Or, you bought your retirement home years before you…
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Consider carry costs, equity and other factors before converting your home into a rental. When your circumstances change, such as starting a new job, having a baby or providing caregiving for an older relative, your current home may no longer…
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Courtesy of Bob Vila, the multi-talented home improvement genius, a reminder that there are some home improvements that are dangerous and ILLEGAL! View the article here: http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/13-home-improvements-that-are-illegal-to-diy-49321
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