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Real estate investing can be really simple. You don’t need a whole lot of money to start either. No, you don’t need to get a mortgage to buy a condo or building. You can invest in real estate in a diversified way from day one. With commission-free trading on Wealthsimple, you can invest as little …
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Prices are booming in many residential real estate markets, including college towns. Is it too late to take advantage? Maybe not.The idea of buying a condo for your college-bound kid to use while in school might be appealing. But diving into the market sooner rather than later may be wise. You could avoid paying through …
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This sprawling and sophisticated masterpiece sits on 54,014 square feet of a unique, v-shaped point providing 574 feet of prime water frontage. An extraordinary residence, this home was designed by Ramon Pacheco and features ever-expanding views clad with premium finishes and fixtures. Walls of glass showcase endless views while large elevated terraces flow to the …
Can a homeowners association have too much cash in reserves? A: Your question is interesting, because we haven’t encountered too many homeowners associations with reserves that are too high. We usually hear about HOAs that have no reserves or too little in the way of cash on hand. When something goes wrong or whenever there …
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Investors looking to bolster their income portfolios have long looked to dividend-friendly real estate investment trusts (REITs) to get the job done. But recently, the appeal of high-yield REITs has intensified, thanks to changes to conventional investing wisdom. For more than a quarter century, the “4% rule” governed many investors’ withdrawals from retirement savings. According …
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Ask U.S. retirees what worries them most — as a recent survey by the American Institute of CPAs just did — and “running out of money” is the answer that will most likely top their lists. But homeowners over 62 who have substantial equity in their properties have an extra tool at their disposal that …
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