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Adequate Insurance Equals Peace of Mind

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If it’s found unstable it can lead to everything from cracks in the cement, to flooding, and even electrical worries as well. Real estate prices were skyrocketing and building permits were hitting an all-time high. The post Adequate Insurance Equals Peace of Mind appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value

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If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value. This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes! Assessed value is the value that will be used in determining how much you will pay in real estate taxes. Real estate market movement.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Franchise

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For instance, consider food, beauty, home services, real estate, hospitality and fitness — and then take a look at franchise opportunities within the area that interests you most. Startup franchise costs can range anywhere from $20,000 to $1 million, depending on the brand and real estate requirements.

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Life Tips from Dad

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Gender equality. Dad didn’t just preach that boys and girls were equal, he demonstrated it. In his 50′s he studied real estate and the local housing market to find a home to fix up and sell. His lessons have monetary value as well as life value. He and Mom worked side by side on all of their projects.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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Real estate business If property is your passion, there are several ways you can serve other businesses, or even individuals, with your real estate business. You could start your own real estate agency, working with businesses or private citizens to find the office space, house or apartment that’s right for them.

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Frugal housing.

Finally Frugal

I was questioning whether, with the sad state of the real estate market, throwing money at my second mortgage was really the intelligent thing to do, since I don't know whether I'll ever get that money back (I'm thinking not). I got some really good (and thought provoking) comments on that blog post. What does this all mean?

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11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

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My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I also wanted a bit more diversification in our portfolio and figured an additional piece of real estate could help that. That gave me the idea to start looking around for one too. I really can handle the rentals myself.

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