Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes. If particular types of repairs are done too many times on specific items it could point to a larger issue. Knowing where the main water cutoff to the house is can be real handy in a water emergency! Plans For Future Development.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

His idea was to buy some land, a bit outside his own area and develop it into an estate type community – homes with acreage. This man works for a family firm that deals in real estate and has some connections to people who have done development, but has no experience himself. Real estate investors.

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Koupon Karen

MARCH 12, 2024

In the realm of real estate, first impressions are everything. Creating an Inviting Entrance The entrance of a property serves as its focal point, setting the tone for what lies beyond. Potential buyers are often willing to pay a premium for homes with attractive outdoor spaces, viewing them as an extension of the living area.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The technical term for these tools is automated valuation models, or AVMs, and they’re typically offered by lenders or real estate sites like Zillow and Redfin. Think of an estimate from an online AVM as a starting point, not the final say. A rundown house will be worth less than a similar home in good repair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2012

At some point, your current position just won’t pay out any more money. Passive Income With Real Estate. The majority of people make a living by working the typical 8am-5pm job (I don’t think the 9-5 job exists anymore). They have a set wage and can only increase their earnings by either getting a pay-raise or a promotion.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Real estate business If property is your passion, there are several ways you can serve other businesses, or even individuals, with your real estate business. You could start your own real estate agency, working with businesses or private citizens to find the office space, house or apartment that’s right for them.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

I had issues with my finances (I almost went bankrupt at some point) until I decided to educate myself. Things like your savings account, your retirement fund, your house, investments accounts, real estate…these are all assets. I’m not talking about becoming a CPA or a Wall Street guru.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 31, 2012

Some retirees have real estate, stocks, mutual funds and the like but if you are really looking for specific cash flows, you might want to take a look at bond allocation in your portfolio. Bond laddering is a way to invest in bonds for the purpose of creating a cash flow stream that will match the cash outflow you expect in retirement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

At some point in your life, you will probably ask yourself that question. You not only have the cost of buying (or renting) the new home, but also all of the associated costs of buying and selling (commissions, closing costs, points, fees, interest, staging costs, packing and moving fees). What non real estate considerations are there?

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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. Discount points are optional upfront payments you make to lower the interest rate.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This can be anything from starting to invest, buying real estate, saving for an emergency or retirement, or something else. If you’re just starting to invest in something like an IRA, a robo-advisor is a great introductory point. Robo-advisor.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Don’t let items they don’t wear take up valuable real estate. Step 4: Keep, Trash, or Donate The fact that you are decluttering a kids’ room means that you are going to run into a lot of stuff and little storage space at this point. Step 5: A Clear Overview You should be done with the entire room at this point.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

It’s important to note our ranking is simply a starting point for making a decision. The rest within the top five are: Delaware: For retirees considering a move to Delaware, well-being is a big selling point. Diversity, wellness and culture are other strong points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Do you ever wonder how someone can sink to the point where they can no longer keep a roof over their head? Here is the story of someone I personally know who is nearing that point. She stopped paying income tax on the rare occasions when she did have income and did not pay county real estate taxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2014

Being rich means different things to different people at different points in their lives. Real Estate. One hundred twenty-nine people on that Forbes 2013 list made their billions in real estate. Real estate is a field with possibilities for the average gal and guy. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Financial Success for Young Adults: Financing a Home Modification – At some point in your life, it may be necessary to modify your home. Never chase an asset price whether it be real estate, stocks, gold, or anything else. My University Money: Why Is Leverage Only Ok In Real Estate?

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

Zelle’s and Venmo’s terms and conditions are very clear on that point. Or…it could be a criminal who’s catfishing you with pictures of sexy real estate. “In In general, people are emotionally invested in finding a new place to live,” points out Bordo. Not so,” warns Bordo. They will not help you get your money back.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

He points out that Europe hasn’t been fixed, that Germany is entering a recession and that the US consumer and businesses are not yet ready to go on a spending spree, indicating that the economy isn’t as strong as others might believe. What do you think the market will do in the next 10 years? What strategy are you using?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

It got to the point where I couldn't close the drawers of my filing cabinet, so I took some time to weed them out. Are your financial documents piled up in the corner of your office or under your desk? A few years ago, I was just filing papers in my cabinet, but not purging along the way.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Different loans serve different purposes, so researching loan options is a good starting point. Getting a business loan requires careful research and consideration to make sure you’re choosing the best funding option for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Those of us who have been around awhile remember much higher rates – even up to 14% on CDs at one point. Although you could buy real estate and stocks or other investments before building that backing, what happens if you can’t make the mortgage payment, or have to sell the stocks at a loss to buy groceries or pay the rent?

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 28, 2022

While asking rent tends to increase year-over-year, it can—and does—fluctuate multiple percentage points month-to-month. Landlords might also have more time to devote to maintenance and repair work right now,” points out Bordo. “If NOTE to EDITOR: See attached tipsheet for 12 questions renters should ask before signing a lease.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You can quickly design the book on an online platform and then even test-market different titles and price points. An experienced investing team picks out the real estate, and then you can decide to invest in it and how much you’re comfortable with. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Kelvin came along (using airline points) and we lived it up in Vegas for 6 days and drove over to LA to see friends for a day. Once we max them out, we hope to put excess cash into real estate and potentially additional brokerage accounts. How did you celebrate when you became debt free? It was an awesome celebration.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

and says, “While the real estate market continues on the road to recovery, there has been quite a buzz recently regarding reverse mortgages. John S from Frugal Rules shares Blogging Tips From a Beginner , and says, “Before I began blogging, I thought there was a difficult point of entry.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

Despite a slight dip in the overall value of its stock over the course of the year, Q3 and Q4 returned a sequence of indicators that point towards a positive future for the company. SolarCity’s standing focus is on providing solar infrastructure to a broad range of property- including both commercial and residential real estate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Interestingly, there are valid arguments for both points of view which is why you read such conflicting information. If you are in the speculative real estate market, your situation is different again. Who do you believe? Most mortgages cover the family home and so the investment is held until they want to move or down-size.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

I bought shares of MSA (MSJAF on the pink sheets) … The Ultimate Juggle : Easiest Way to Make a Profit in Real Estate – Investing in real estate can be a great way to set yourself up for the future. Live Real, Now: Deathbed Regrets – A friend recently pointed me to an article written by a hospice nurse.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Mike presents Choose Your Rewards Card Carefully posted at Rewards Cards Canada , saying, “Some rewards programs come with an annual fee and place restrictions on how you redeem your points. ” Sam Puri presents Optimistic Stats Hide Deeper Debt Problems posted at Credit Card Help Topics Real Estate Miss T.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

Floor plans dictate how we interact with our family members in our homes,” points out Bordo. If a rental home doesn’t seem well maintained now, that’s probably not going to change after you sign the lease,” Bordo points out. “On If you have small children, is an open-concept floor plan or a master bedroom near a nursery important?

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