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Home might be where your heart is, but it isn’t necessarily where your wealth grows.With American homeownership in a steady decline, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, many households are not living in the passive asset that is a house. Homeownership is a long-term play, and for most families, true wealth only materializes when the …
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For many Americans, especially the Baby Boomer generation, retirement is either here or just on the horizon. The first of the Boomer generation to hit retirement age was in 2011 and according to the National Association of REALTORS®, the population of baby boomers entering retirement is projected to be 10,000 people a day, for at …
A retirement home overseas can be much more affordable if you rent it out when you’re not using it. If you don’t plan to be in residence for the entire year, being able to rent your house or apartment to holiday-goers can help cover the costs of owning and maintaining the property. It could even …
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While all-cash purchases are accounting for a smaller share of U.S. homebuying than they used to, they’re still high: about 36% in the latest-recorded month, November. A year earlier, the total was 39%.House hunters face the most cash competition in Detroit and South Florida, says an analysis by real estate data firm CoreLogic. The analysis …
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Enjoying mealtimes together can be a fantastic way for families to experience each other’s company, and devour some tasty treats together. However, the dining room itself is often a neglected room, and many families choose practicality over style and comfort. Isn’t it time we learned to enjoy mealtimes in style? Dining room dreams Dining room …
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