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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

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They aren’t necessarily pretty, but they can be practical and less costly than concrete or black top driveways – and they may be kinder to the environment. We used to have a concrete driveway, but as part of a landscaping project, we ripped it out and replaced it with gravel. We have a large (4 car widths) gravel driveway.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

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Your best strategy may involve situations such as waiting until your income levels go down; gifting your property instead of selling it; waiting for the market prices to go up; selling now, even if at a loss; or living in your property for awhile before you sell it. Real estate is subject to yearly taxes by the county.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. Personal Escrow – Use this spreadsheet to plan for your high yearly expenses, such as property taxes, association fees, home/auto insurance, etc. To get started, gather the following: pencil. lined paper. calculator.

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