Category: Investment Basics

  • Homeownership Investment

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    Ben
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    Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. If you are in that position, remember that it’s important to consider…

  • INVESTMENT

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    More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment than Ever Before Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it…

  • Vacation Home

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    Should you Buy a Vacation Home Before a Starter Home? At the height of the pandemic, a millennial packed up his family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge in upstate New York. Buying property was no small investment. Cities were largely shut down. Rural prices seemed attractive. Housing in Brooklyn was out of sight.…

  • Tax Rules

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    3 Tax Rules you need to Know if you Purchased a House Last Year! Buying a house is a big investment Buying a house can come with lots of hidden expenses. Maybe repairs you didn’t expect, higher utility costs and homeowner or neighborhood association fees. You can save some money on your taxes by taking…

  • Investors

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    In a tough home-sales market, investors are winning Rising prices and shrinking inventory have made it difficult to bid successfully on a home. This is frustrating for home buyers. Why? During the third quarter of 2021, investors bought more than 18 percent of the homes sold in the United States. That equates to 90,000 homes…

  • Winterize Home

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    Winter is coming with cold weather, snow and ice which can cause havoc on your house and property. It is necessary to prepare your house for winter. There are a number of steps you can take to winterize your home. Insurance Policy Review you home insurance policy to make sure you are sufficiently protected from…

  • HOME HEATING

    HOME HEATING

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    Keeping your home heating system maintained As temperatures drop and the weather outside gets a little more frightful, your home should be warm. But ensuring the comfort of a well-heated home on those cold winter days, begins with keeping your heating equipment properly maintained. Here are some tips to keep you warm…. Staying on top…

  • Why Selling Your Home on your Own is a Mistake

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    There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your home. If you are considering selling on your own (For Sale By Owner FSBO), it’s critical to consider the following items: Your Safety is a Priority A Powerful Online Strategy is a Must to Attract a Buyer Too Many Negotiations to…

  • Waxy Leaves Protect Trees But Can Beat Up Your Basement

    Waxy Leaves Protect Trees But Can Beat Up Your Basement

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    Tree leaves shed rain so that the tree won’t lose vital water through them. Great for trees but if our gutters and downspouts are covered with them they effectively repel and block water from the intended path of a gutter system. Imagine hundreds of plastic bags in your kitchen sink. It’s logical to assume the…