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Anyone have a good framework for a living agreement? My GF and I are empty nesters, and have been living together for about a year in my place. Her condo just sold, and we'll be living here until I re...
What Gen 20 Should Know About Early Real Estate Investing...
The Silver Wave is here: As Baby Boomers enter their senior years, they stand to leave significant assets to their heirs. Knowing what to do with an inherited home, and how it fits into a person&rsquo...
As a stock market investor, I’m disappointed in the new tariffs President Trump has imposed—10% on imports from Chinaand25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, including a10% duty on Canadi...
Answering questions about 1031 exchanges, the national debt of the US and how much of a problem it'll be, and what's the latest with the SAVE student loan forgiveness program. The post Real Estate, th...
Among some investors, real estate syndications get a bad name. Let's talk about why and how an intelligent investor invests in syndications. The post Real Estate Syndications — Who Are They Righ...
2024 may have been one of the slowest years for home sales in decades, but it was one to remember for the country’s priciest zip codes....
Housing accounts for more than a third of many seniors’ spending. Here’s how to save....
In this Financial Samurai podcast episode, I speak to Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO ofFundriseabout his outlook for residential commercial real estate in 2025. Despite high mortgage rates, he's taken...
Much of what I’ve been writing about lately are the dire prospects for elder care when the oldest baby boomers begin reaching their late 80s within a decade. The challenges we will face are exac...
My financial manager says I don’t have enough invested to last me the rest of my (projected) lifespan unless I add a hefty six-figure amount sometime in the next 5–10 years. Fair enough. I...
With interest rates still stubbornly high and home prices elevated, here’s how a retiree living on a fixed income can land a decent mortgage....
One of my goals for 2025 is to simplify life by selling a rental property. A key decision in this process is whether to hire a top-tier real estate agent, who charges a higher commission, or opt for a...
Make sure your family’s property assets are stewarded from one generation to the next...
Real estate is inherently local, with property values closely tied to the economic drivers and characteristics of specific regions. While understanding the national housing price forecast for 2025 pro...
Now that I’ve shared the 2025 S&P 500 target price forecast, let’s dive into housing price forecasts for 2025. The outlook from housing analysts is positive, with expected gains rangin...
Contents from freedom 35 blog. (www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com) Will Canadian Housing Finally Cool in 2025? The average Canadian home sells for about $700,000 today, similar to last year. (Orange line ...
I’m within a year of retirement and I’ve been watching the real estate market where I plan to go. I have about 100k equity in my current house. The market for it should be strong. My credi...
What do Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA think about alternative investments? Andrew in Ohio wants to know. Are real estate syndication deals for real, and a YMYW listener just chose poo...
We know you can and should take some risk when investing in stocks, but does that same principle apply to real estate investing? The post You Can Dial Back Real Estate Risk appeared first on The White...
Should you try to cut housing costs? Is there an option that is right for you? Downsizing? Retire abroad? Refi? Explore your options. The post 8 Ways to Cut Housing Costs for Retirement appeared first...
You're looking for that perfect house, but the mortgage rates are just too high. It feels like every time you find a place you can afford, the monthly payments are still out of reach. Then, suddenly, ...
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of using real estate to fund your retirement years....
Real estate is the American investment because it effectively serves two purposes: It’s an asset that can be easily leveraged ... Read more...
Are real estate investment trust (REIT) ETFs a good way for Leon to begin investing in real estate? Can AI Seth stay retired at age 52, and should he do Roth conversions? Jenn in Ohio wants the fellas...
Various pundits and some media outlets have been predicting a potential crash in the U.S. housing market for several years ... Read more...
I'm retired, husband will be retiring in about 2 years. We are planning to sell our large, Midwestern home and move out west into a smaller house when he does. If we don't go crazy we can pay cash for...
It's not always easy determining how much you owe in state taxes for passive investments. Here's a guide that will help you figure it out. The post The 20 States Real Estate Investors Should Avoid Unl...
Connor plans to retire soon and wonders if he should pay off his mortgage of $300,000 or invest those funds, especially since he has a low interest rate. James gives a detailed response and reveals wh...
When a husband learns he has a metastasizing tumor, or a mom receives news that her toddler has a rare ... Read more...
U.S. house prices and rents have been rising for decades, interrupted only by the Great Recession. Rising costs have increased the already considerable burden on low-income people to pay for housing. ...
In this episode, we unpack Vice President Kamala Harris’s ambitious plan to lower housing costs, which would be funded by adopting Senator Elizabeth Warren’s sweeping estate tax overhaul. ...
At long last, the time has finally come for the Fed to begin cutting rates in September. As a result, real estate investors will likely benefit from a tailwind over the next couple of years, after a r...
hello! I've entered my 50's and I need to start planning for housing...I just like to plan things and of course, I'm single, so it's good for me to plan, too. someone in a subreddit somewhere on reddi...
Have you thought about getting a mortgage for your home in retirement? If so, have you strategized how you would pay it off? In this episode, we explore Scott’s question about pursuing a mortgag...
One of our listeners actually has a better mortgage rate than me! However, as they begin to test their retirement budget they have found that the mortgage payment leaves that budget a bit tight. So th...
Mortgage rates are always a hot topic in the news. Whether they are up or down they are newsworthy. There is a way to save on your mortgage and get a better great rate, regardless of whether rates are...
Conventional wisdom says don't carry any mortgage into retirement, and if you can manage that debt-free feat, good for you. But there are other options....
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....
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% ...
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...
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...
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...
Investing in a real estate syndication can be a smart move and has generally been an excellent investment with the ... Read more...
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...
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...