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SEPTEMBER - A SECOND HOME MIGHT BE THE MISSING PIECE IN YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According  to  Intuit , 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire.  That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term income. And that’s where real estate comes in. Why Real Estate? Here’s What It Can Do for You If you’re able to make the numbers work, buying a second home can be a powerful tool for your future retirement. It could help you: Build wealth over time :  As home prices rise through the years, your second home should grow in value and increase your net worth. Generate extra income:  Renting the home could bring in some extra income you can add to your existing retirement savings. Just remember, some of the rent coming in will need to be used to pay that mortgage and maintain that house.  Profit in the ...

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow This Fall

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow This Fall Fall has arrived in many areas of the country but that doesn’t mean that you can’t sti…

HOA Drama and Other Issues Buyers Wish They'd Considered Before the Deal Closed

Being a  first-time home buyer  is exciting. After you finish signing a gazillion  documents  and the keys are finally placed in your hands…

November Gardening & Planting Tips

It's time to enjoy autumn's camellias and dried flowers. Grow Now: Paperwhites With fragrant flowers and multiple blooms, pa…

Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in November

Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in November We'll be honest: We hate the phrase "transitional month." Instead w…

10 Scariest Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Home inspections are  scary . Just when you swear you've found the house of your dreams, a home inspector comes along and tells you…