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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some of the costs you may encounter in a real estate transaction can be quite expensive. Real Estate agent commission : Negotiable! In addition they paid the real estate commission of 12,639 (6% – which was split 50-50 between two different realtors) as well as a first and second mortgage.

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Architectural Digest Magazine Just $5.99 a Year

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Designed for interior design connoisseurs, this magazine aims to cultivate an appreciation for luxurious designs and home furnishings. Sections are provided on antiques, home decor, travel, available real estate and cars. This Architectural Digest Magazine deal is only available today, March 12, 2013.

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Architectural Digest Magazine Subscription Only $5.99 a Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Designed for interior design connoisseurs, this magazine aims to cultivate an appreciation for luxurious designs and home furnishings. Sections are provided on antiques, home decor, travel, available real estate and cars. This Architectural Digest Magazine deal is only available today, March 25, 2013.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It seemed reasonable to devote a greater portion to real estate, in order to further diversify our portfolio. We paid around $200,000 in 2007 for the property with an extra amount for furnishings and a slip in a yet-to-be-built boat dock. Diversify our investment holdings. We only own one home, no land, no rentals.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MR presents Is Now The Time To Buy Real Estate? posted at Money Reasons , saying, “With the low mortgage rates, is this the perfect time to buy real estate? If you are struggling to make your payments, one of the best things you can do is to stop using credit and begin to use cash.

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Rent vs Buy Calculator: Should I Rent or Buy?

Savings Corner

In high-priced real estate markets like San Francisco, renting could be the only affordable option. And then there are repairs, upkeep and the cost of furnishing and upgrading your new crib. What factors should you consider when deciding whether to rent or buy? Location counts. Is renting always cheaper?

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. How to Save Money by Downsizing How to Buy a Home How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out Are You a Cell Phone ‘Tech NO’? More than a 1000 sq foot home. Need or want?

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