Archives: August 2019
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Upgrades with the lowest return on investment
File these 4 home upgrades under wish fulfillment, not value investment. Life is a balancing act, and upgrading your home is no different. Some upgrades, like a kitchen remodel or an additional bathroom, typically add value to your home. Others, like putting in a pool, provide little dollar return on your investment. Of course, homeowning […]
How to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing
We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts know a recession can’t be too far off, but when will this economic slowdown actually occur? Pulsenomics just released a special report revealing that nearly 6 out of 10 of the 90 economists, investment strategists, and market […]
Bi-Weekly is a Weak Choice
Making additional principal contributions to your mortgage will save interest, build equity and shorten the term on a fixed-rate mortgage. The concept is sound but bi-weekly may not be the best way to do it. One strategy is to make a payment every two weeks throughout the year in the amount of half of your […]