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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 ...

2020 Homebuying Checklist

Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home,  plan ahead  and stay on the right track, starting with  pre-approval . Being…

10 Cozy Updates to Get You Through Winter

It’s been almost an entire month since Christmas, and I’m still missing the sparkling lights, fragrant greenery and general festive fun t…

Home Insurance Covers Damage From a Volcano or Wildfire—Not a Flood

Home Insurance Covers Damage From a Volcano or Wildfire—Not a Flood Most homeowners whose properties were in the path of Hurricane Flor…

7 Things House Hunters Should Do Before Even Setting Foot in a Home

Once you decide to buy a home, the first thing you (understandably) want to do is pop into open houses and fantasize about your new lif…