Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. After a pandemic-fueled, seller-benefitting boom — with bidding wars, inventory shortages and spiraling prices all over the country — the housing market began to cool down in 2022. All this has made 2023 something of a transitional year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

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 agent commission : Negotiable!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2011

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! Increases in your assessed value can sometimes be negotiated downward, saving you tax money. Real estate market movement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

Although my spouse and I have done well financially, there are things I wish I had done differently! My Dad offered my spouse and I the opportunity to buy his starter home (which he had converted to a rental) at a very attractive price. I didn’t leverage my money well. Here are some of my financial mistakes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Closing costs are fees you pay to finalize a real estate transaction. A more detailed list of closing costs appears below, and your real estate agent can help estimate yours for your area and loan type. You’ll also see total costs for the services you can shop for and for those that have set prices.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

We analyzed five broad categories across all 50 states: affordability, overall well-being, the cost and quality of healthcare, weather and crime. The housing market remains competitive, with high borrowing costs, expensive housing prices and low inventory. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. The state ranks No.

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