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. What is assessed value?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Get started: Research the requirements for the loan you want so you know exactly how much you’ll need to save for a down payment.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes. So it’s always a good idea to talk to a local real estate expert to get more insight.

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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. See the latest mortgage rates for more information. Calculate your closing costs What are closing costs?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This is a decision with many moving parts, and things change: Your down payment savings grow, you consider moving to a cheaper or more expensive area, you’re curious what happens if you spend less on a home, or more. In high-priced real estate markets like San Francisco, renting could be the only affordable option.

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