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19 February 2017
Sale Pending: What Does It Mean Should You Make an Offer?
Sale pending generally indicates that all contingencies have been removed, and the buyer is moving toward closing. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
BY BRENDON DESIMONE
The Misleading Math Behind the Rent vs. Buy Calculation
There’s about $13.1 trillion stashed away in the United States, in plain sight. Where? In our homes! ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Jonathan Smoke
How to Be 10 Percent Better at Sales Immediately
The first brutal years of being an entrepreneur slapped me out of my executive slumber and into frigid cold reality. I learned to reinvent myself. I did it fast because I had to. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Chris Dessi
Buying A Home With Retirement Savings: Pros And Cons
If you’ve been socking money away in a retirement account and are ready to buy a home, you could tap into that savings to boost your buying power. There are several ways to use retirement funds to put a down payment on a home. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Rob Berger
Housing starts begin year slightly lower
Housing starts slightly dipped in January, starting out the year on a lower note, according to the release from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
by Brena Swanson
Should I Buy a House? Heres How to Find Out for Sure
“Should I buy a house?” This life-changing question is not something you casually ask the magic eight ball and get hit with a vague answer like, “Concentrate and ask again.” Instead of shaking a plastic novelty globe, ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Margaret Heidenry
The top 10 US cities where buying a home is worth the investment
Home is where the heart is, so the saying goes. For homeowners, their home is also where they probably invested a large chunk of their money. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
by Derek Miller
5 Keys to Becoming a Super Effective Leader
No matter how successful a businessperson you might be, leading others is a very real challenge for many. And while we know that anyone can lead, not everyone can lead effectively. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Peter Economy
Here’s how first-time homebuyers in U.S. stack up to their Canadian neighbors
First-time homebuyers in Canada are surpassing U.S. first-time buyers when it comes to their down payment. ... Read More »
Editors Note:
by Kelsey Ramírez
When Is the Best Time to Buy a House: Right Now, or Wait?
You know you should buy a home. Eventually. But timing matters when it comes to such an enormous and potentially life-changing purchase. Which begs the question: When is the best time to buy a house? Does such a moment exist when all lights turn green, guaranteeing this is a decision you won’t regret? ... Read More »
Editors Note:
By Cathie Ericson
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