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In the current election cycle, I am glad to see that people are talking about "affordable housing" and talking about needing MORE housing built - unfortunately builders are not building what is needed...
When it comes to choosing a mortgage, one of the most significant decisions homeowners face is whether to opt for a fixed-rate mortgage or an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). While fixed-rate mortgages...
If you're getting a divorce but are reluctant to sell your home or can't afford to buy out your spouse's half, a reverse mortgage could be a solution....
What time is it? It’s reader case time! This reader case caught my eye because this international family decided to say no to the conventional North American 9-5 lifestyle by starting their own ...
When buying a house, many people are aware that they can negotiate the price. Some might even consider asking for a home warranty to be included in the deal. Home warranties are a common negotiation p...
Have you ever wondered why an old, worn-out car does not have the same value as a brand-new one? The same principle also applies in real estate, called rental property depreciation. As a real estate i...
With the real estate industry finally lowering commission rates after August 17, 2024, a battle is brewing among brokerages and agents to win business. For example, Sotheby's has decided to charge 2% ...
Younger generations sometimes face an uphill battle to buy their first home. Here’s how to decide if you can help — or if you should....
I recently received an email from an agent at Sotheby’s, a prominent real estate brokerage with 1,115 offices located in 84 countries and territories worldwide, and I thought it was worth sharin...
Home robots have been a futuristic fantasy, but advances in robotics and AI are converging with global aging. Tomorrow’s retirement plan might include a humanoid robot....
If you want to increase your income, telemedicine can be a viable option, and it can be done from the comfort of home. Here's what to know. The post The Wonders of Telemedicine for a Doctor appeared f...
As a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 20 years of experience in real estate investing and financial services, I’ve seen firsthand the financial advantages of owning a home versus renting. I...
It’s hard to know how much house you can afford. Actually it’s easy to know how much house you can afford. It’s hard to know how much house you should afford. The McDonald’s Pr...
Traditional planning for the cost of long-term care doesn't reflect the realities of what the costs are and how they'll be paid....
Recently, we have had to do some renovations, and it got me thinking about the balance of FIRE and how ... Read more...
A planned senior care facility next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was trumpeted a decade ago. Today, no such place exists and the idea seems to have been dropped....
Many of us secured historically low mortgage rates for our homes in the past decade. We now find ourselves content with a 4% rate or better as our home values continue to rise. Our family refinanced t...
Real estate is a vast field with countless niches, making it challenging to determine where to start. When I was a teenager, I used to go to the library and read books on real estate. I also stalked t...
I retired to Pennsylvania because we had some family in the area, the cost of living is less than our old home in metropolitan New York, the winters are a little warmer, and it's not so far away that ...
Hey everyone! I’m heading home later this week. Woohoo! I’ve been away for almost 6 weeks and am anxious to get home. Travel is fun, but I’m completely worn out. ... Read more The po...
Imagine a financial strategy that can lower your monthly mortgage payments, save you thousands in interest, and bring you closer to the dream of early retirement. Mortgage recasting is a powerful tool...
One in four 20-somethings in the Boston metropolitan area said in a recent survey that they are planning to quit urban life. Their biggest reason: high housing costs. South Carolina, on the other hand...
Caregiver’s Guide to Smart Home Tech...
I have been retired for two years. I am very blessed financially. Not to the level of having that beach house but we don’t have any worries for our needs. We use debit card for everyday purchase...
During a recent liquidity crunch, I kept thinking how nice it would be to have more cash sitting in my bank account. Once I received a $106,000 real estate capital distribution, I felt a tremendous re...
Husband and I are planning to retire in a little over 2 years. Planning to sell current house and buy a little land, downsize by building a smaller house (not tiny) but enough for 2 people. While we a...
Shortly after retiring last September, I took a part-time job and then took on a consulting gig for half-time and six months, mostly to get me out of the house and to learn something new. I loved bein...
These affordable warm-weather cities for snowbirds offer plenty of housing options, abundant activities for retirees and access to good health care....
As we approach the second half of 2024, the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape is poised for strategic investment opportunities. ... Read more...
My husband and I are currently 5 years out from our retirement date and are renting our home. We considered buying around 2019 but didn't and now the housing market is dreadful, especially where we li...
Investing in a real estate syndication can be a smart move and has generally been an excellent investment with the ... Read more...
A large part of building wealth involves delaying gratification. Therefore, you might find yourself wondering whether to buy your dream home now or wait for a better price. But what if you wait too lo...
If you bought a home during a high-interest rate environment, it's wise to prepare for either a mortgage refinance or a recast. Interest rates have been gradually coming down since their highs of 2022...
Have you ever dreamed of living in Italy? Tuscany is paying new residents to purchase and renovate a home. But you need to move fast....
This project is on my retirement to-do list. I had several early 1960s home movies digitized. The camera person wasn't the best, so the finished product has a lot of unwatchable footage. So, I would r...
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Making money from the comfort of your home is the dream. Work whenever you want, wherever you want, and even in your pajamas if that’s your jam. But with a rise in online side hustle scams, it&r...
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great Father’s Day weekend. I had a relaxing Father’s Day at home. Mrs. RB40 got me a retro Snoopy T-shirt from the Charles M. Schulz Museum store. It’...
During my days of purchasing homes with mortgages, I had a fondness for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The appeal lay in securing a lower interest rate compared to a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Fu...
Let me tell you a secret, my friends. I’ve been in the real estate game for quite some time now, and I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the downright ugly. And one thing I can assure...
Kiplinger reviews how to find the right home health care for yourself and your situation....
I'm two years out from retirement and still have 6 years left on my mortgage which is $2950/month with a balance around $140k. Rate is 2.125%. I have the funds to easily pay this off without dire effe...
Last month the median U.S. home sale price hit a record high of $387,600, according to Redfin. This is at a time when 30 year mortgage rates are hovering around 7% (down from their highs of 7.7% in Oc...
I plan to retire in a few months and need advice on my mortgage and Helocs. My mortgage will be paid off (balance is $53,000) in ten years(interest rate is variable at 6.62 and will likely change in 1...
Episode 448: The Fed has cut their balance sheet reduction by more than 50% while keeping mortgage rates high. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subs...
The probate process can be a long and expensive journey for heirs. Real estate, cars and even art often trigger probate, but other assets get a free pass....
I've learned from this space that retirement brings many questions! But here is my own: We're hoping, when my husband retires in three years, to be able to buy a house outright. Is there any good reas...
In the multifamily real estate market, the promise of profit often takes center stage, overshadowing the critical consideration of risk. ... Read more...
We're looking at going to New Zealand and Australia, then cruising to Hawaii, then coming back home to Boston. When we went to Hawaii our first time, we broke it up by spending a couple of days in Cal...