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Learning from Rich and Famous Real Estate: Johnny Depp Purchases 14 Properties, Accused of “Extravagant and Extreme” Lifestyle

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 May 2017

Actor Johnny Depp usually makes headlines for blockbuster pirate movies or, occasionally, domestic strife, but lately he’s been in the news for some “extreme” real estate purchases. According to public… more

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Landlord Mistakes Attract Vandals to Properties

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 May 2017

Real estate investors and landlords trying to lease vacant properties may be making a few mistakes that could turn those properties into magnets for vandals. According to a report from… more

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Warning: Your Appraiser is About to Let You Down

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 May 2017

If you are about to have an investment property appraised, be prepared to feel a little let down. According to the National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index, homeowners and… more

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How Have Falling Police Arrests Affected CA Home Values?

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 8 May 2017

What if you couldn’t trust the local crime report anymore? What if police officers in your area opted to turn a blind eye either as an unofficial department policy or… more

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Online RE Investment Marketplace Launches Solution to Increase Collaboration with Private Lending Community

Heather Elwing | 3 May 2017

Real estate investment marketplace Sharestates is hoping to expand its reach into more geographical regions by way of strategic partnerships with private lenders. To facilitate these interactions, the lending platform,… more

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Updates From The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Think Realty | 1 May 2017

Home is where the heart is, but how far would you go to keep your heart in residence at its current location? More than half of all Americans in a… more

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Turning Your Rental Into Your Primary Residence

Think Realty | 1 May 2017

Sometimes moving into your rental makes sense. A move could reduce your monthly mortgage payment, give you the time to finalize long-term plans or minimize your capital gains as you… more

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Money Matters for Millennials

Abhi Golhar | 1 May 2017

Millennials, your late 20s and early 30s are a key time to get your financial plans in order. Thanks to compound interest, the sooner you pay off student loans or… more

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Baby Boomers Enjoy a Boost in Home Equity

Kathy Fettke | 27 Apr 2017

Retiring Baby Boomers are enjoying a big boost in home equity that could help pay for their retirement. But a new survey shows there’s a surprising lack of understanding about… more

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IRS Gets Its Wings Clipped on Roth IRAs and “Substance” Doctrine

John Hyre | 25 Apr 2017

Taxpayers recently got some good news via the 6th Circuit Court, and most have no idea. The court recently ruled in favor of a Roth IRA owner who “fed” his… more

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