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Now that August has come to a close, it is time to analyze the numbers from last month. I enjoy diving into the data since one of my passions is finance. Numbers have always interested me, but whether finance is your passion or not, paying attention to the markets around
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Here are the top 10 methods to economize as a homeowner: 1. Upgrade for Efficiency: Reduce recurring expenses by investing in efficient appliances, LED lighting, and cutting-edge smart thermostats. Homeowners can significantly decrease energy bills by ensuring proper insulation, weatherstripping, and sealing windows and doors to keep their homes energy-efficient
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This week, our focus is on sellers like you. We are here to share a comprehensive guide on optimizing your home's value, ensuring you reap the highest returns and ultimately secure more money in your pocket. Below, discover six tips to increase your home’s value and position
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Every homeowner pays property tax, but some might need clarification on where that tax money goes, how it is calculated, and various other related questions. My goal today is to clarify every aspect of property tax and answer any questions my readers might have. As a homeowner, you know that
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Choosing a location for your home is one of the most important aspects to consider before purchasing. One must worry about an abundance of economic and personal factors that play a role in this crucial decision. To make this easier, WalletHub ranked the best and the worst cities for first-time
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Good afternoon everyone, Florida Realtors recently published an article I wanted to share with my subscribers. They explain how home builders do not hate higher mortgage rates, while most people typically do. After all, higher rates mean you are spending more on the home, so how could this be a
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Hello everyone, This week's newsletter dives deeper into last week's home prices and interest rates topic. To break it down further and better describe the effect of low-interest rates on home prices, I compiled quarterly data from the start of May 2019. I chose May 2019
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Why have we not seen as significant of a drop in home prices as many expected? This has been such a fascinating market that we have witnessed these past couple of years. Almost everyone expected a significant drop and real estate markets to crash, but most have been left still
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1. Get Finances in Order: The first step in buying a house is determining what you can afford. Homes are one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make throughout their lifetime. To better understand what priced home makes the most sense for you and your family, I
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Depreciation is one of the most crucial tools to understand in real estate, not just as a homeowner but especially as an investor. Depreciation can be used on both residential and commercial properties. Webster’s dictionary defines depreciation as the ability “to deduct from taxable income a portion of the
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Some homeowners might think it is beneficial to sell their home or see no purpose in using an experienced agent to aid them through the home selling process. Here is a list of all the reasons someone should use an agent: 1. Real estate agents are experienced and knowledgeable: Without
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Everyone wants to sell their home for the highest price possible, so how can sellers achieve that and appeal to more buyers? Most homes are priced based on the amount of living square footage and bedrooms, so the most significant value add opportunity would come from adding and creating more