Scared of Stocks? Buy a House Instead New research shows that real estate is both a better and safer investment than previously believed. By Tyler Cowen March 21, 2019 Real estate may be a better — and safer — investment than I thought. This is my conclusion after reading a comprehensive study published this month titled, “The Total
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When is the best time to view a property? One of the intuitive things I knew before obtaining my real estate license in 1982 was that the best time to look at property was during or right after a good rain. Not only is it a way to see if a roof is leaking, it’s
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Tracey C Velt [email protected] Many contracts are contingent upon the buyer getting financing by a certain date. In today’s tough lending climate, buyers are wise to allow themselves plenty of time to get mortgage approval for a loan. If the date passes and no financing has been secured, the sellers may terminate the contract and
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The Engineer As a Shield, Not a Sword I had no idea what I was getting into when I traveled to New Paltz, New York, to conduct a real estate closing for 4 friends who had decided to purchase a fraternity house. Â Â After months of their disregarding my counsel on the many reasons a fraternity
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