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Should I use my home’s equity to purchase another property? — Anonymous With housing markets heating up and interest rates still low, it can be a great time to invest
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By: Klaus Wille Real estate topped the list of sovereign wealth funds’ investments last year, overtaking commodities and financial services, according to Institutional Investor’s Sovereign Wealth Center. Properties made up
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By Tim Peterson The local real estate market is thriving, with Realtors reporting multiple offers on homes in some areas and dwindling inventory of homes for sale. At least two
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ANYA MARTIN One of life’s luxuries is being able to afford a vacation home. But don’t underestimate its true cost—especially if you plan to rent it out… Doug Lebda, chief
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