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Options For Paying Off Your Mortgage
If you can afford it, it might be simple to pay off your mortgage earlier. But should you? That's a complicated question.
Homeowners with low mortgage rates may be better off putting extra money in a Roth IRA or 401(k), both of which might offer a higher return than paying off the mortgage.
Then there's the college aid factor. If you're applying for need-based aid for your kids, that home equity could count against you with some colleges because some institutions view equity as money in the bank.
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Home Improvements That Don't Pay Off
Considering all the blood, sweat and tears (not to mention money) it takes to make your dream renovation a reality, you'd expect to be handsomely rewarded with a boost in your home's value. Unfortunately, not every remodeling project will bring a handsome return on investment -- and some might even repel future buyers. You might want to think twice about springing for these so-called upgrades.
Over-the-top improvements.
When it comes to renovations, bigger isn't always better. While bringing your post-war bathroom...
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Curb Appeal Trends for 2017
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Never underestimate the importance of a pretty face…on your home or a client’s home. A curbside “facelift†is money well-spent, whether prepping to sell your house, increasing its equity value, or just for your own pleasure.
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These new ideas and trends should get your creative juices flowing.
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Re-Think the Front Door
REALTORS® have long advised that the front doorâ€"one of t...
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Sellers Need Time To Find Their Next Home
Sellers write contingencies into counter offers more often in seller's markets than in buyer's markets. But it's not uncommon to see a seller ask a buyer for the right to find
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Is Buying a Fixer Upper for you?
1. It's going to take time
Sometimes, people go into buying a fixer-upper with an idea that they can fix it up and re-sell within a few short months. This is generally not possible unless you have unlimited funds for a construction crew to work on your house every day. Fixing up a house takes a lot of time. Just accept it, embrace your new life as an owner of a fixer-upper, and settle in for a long ride. This is definitely a marathon instead of a sprint!
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