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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. Real estate is subject to yearly taxes by the county. Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady.

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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. Owning a vacation rental has been a love-hate emotion for me. We bought a lakefront condo 10 years ago near lakes and an area known for entertainment venues, for what I thought at the time were great reasons. Why we bought.

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Architectural Digest Magazine Subscription Only $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. Great deal, today, on a subscription to Architectural Digest for only $5.99 (original price $60.00) a year when you enter coupon code: SAVINGCENTS when checking out. A subscription comes with 12 issues per year and you can get up to 3 years at this price.

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Architectural Digest Magazine Just $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. Great deal, today, on a subscription to Architectural Digest for just $5.99 (original price $60.00) a year when you enter coupon code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout. A subscription comes with 12 issues per year and you can get up to 3 years at this price.

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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’? It seems like a straightforward lesson to teach, right? You either need it or you don’t.

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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? ” Real Estate Corey presents How to Furnish Your Apartment for Cheap posted at 20s Finances , saying, “One of the most common places that people overspend in their budget, in addition to buying food or groceries, is in home furnishings.

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