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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 ...

To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist

Care for your house inside and out, and enjoy the good times of summer Parades and fireworks and clambakes. With s ummer in full swing, the…

Homebuying 101: Gen-Z and Millennial Edition

According to the most recent  Generational Trends report  from the National Association of REALTORS®, Millennials currently make up the maj…

Quick Fixes That Pay Off Big When Selling Your Home

You don’t have to tackle expensive and time-consuming renovations to make your home sellable. Try these quick and cost-effective fixes inst…

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Bathroom Tile for Your Walls, Floors, and More

Selecting bathroom tile can be a daunting task, because there are just so many gorgeous options out there.  Where to begin?   In this lates…

Summer Recipes: Feta and Marinated Tomato Salad

This super simple summer salad is perfect for your next picnic or potluck barbecue. The marinated fresh summer tomatoes pair nicely with th…

6 Surprising Things You Never Knew You Had to Do Before the Movers Arrive

mannphoto/iStock Moving is  stressful , so you’d be forgiven if after packing the last box you thought that you were finally done. Now it’s…