Finding a good real estate agent to sell your home
Whether you’ve sold a home before or it’s your first rodeo, a knowledgeable listing agent can provide vital assistance.
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Sep 21, 2022
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Checklist for selling a house: 15 things to do
A complete list to get you organized and prepped, from initial listing to closing day.
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Fed lifts rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point to curb runaway inflation
Not since the 1980s have officials raised rates this much in a single year.
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Fed rate cheat sheet: What all those terms really mean
What the Fed news really means: a demystification of Fed terms.
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What is chain of title in real estate?
Chain of title tracks a home’s previous and current legal owners.
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What is a 1031 exchange?
It’s a way to avoid capital gains tax on property sales, but beware: The tight timing can trip you up.
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Inflation is crushing Americans’ savings — here’s 6 tips to protect your money
Skyrocketing costs are causing a major hit to Americans’ financial security.
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The U.S. economy could be at stake when Fed interest rates rise above this crucial level
You might not be able to call rates historically low for much longer.
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Load vs. no-load mutual funds: What’s the difference?
It’s important to understand how a sales load on a fund can impact your overall real returns.
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What is blue ribbon real estate?
Though not brand-new, these properties often win first prize when it comes to price tags and selling times.
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What is wholesale real estate?
Wholesaling involves acting as a middleman between the seller and buyer of a property.
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How integrated payments are evolving with connected devices
Consumer checkout experiences are further evolving with connected devices.
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Safest cities to live in America
Our exclusive list of cities with low crime rates per capita.
6 min read Sep 19, 2022 -
House hunting checklist
There’s a lot involved in trying to find a house. Here’s where to start.
5 min read Sep 19, 2022 -
This Federal Reserve policy you’ve never heard of could have the biggest effect on your wallet
Over time, a shrinking balance sheet could impact you more than a Fed rate hike.
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Avoid these 8 mistakes when selling your home
These 8 missteps can make the home-selling process more stressful — and costly —than it needs to be.
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Choosing a real estate agent
When making the biggest purchase or sale of your life, you want to work with someone you can trust.
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NFTs explained: What they are and how they work
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are exploding in popularity. But these digital assets carry a great deal of risk.
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How to estimate utility costs for a new home
The utility expenses associated with a new home are an important factor for prospective buyers to consider.
3 min read Sep 16, 2022
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