Making some moves in 2020!

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The Fine Print

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My daughter and her husband, Jake, just bought a home in Los Angeles.  She commented that Jake must have been the realtor's worst nightmare.  This is  because Jake is a lawyer, and he read every line of every contract and document with a highlighter and a pen!  I laughted and agreed that would be pretty intimidating. But, the truth is, knowing, understanding and being able to explain the cotract is the most important responsibility your realtor has. If you're thinking of buying a home, look for a realtor who knows that and can do that.  And, make a commitment to be, at least a bit, like Jake. Read the contracts before you sign them and ask questions. You need to be informed and knowledgeable to make good decisions and, as transactions go, buying a home is a BIG one!  
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The Virus, The Economy, The Market and Me

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Investing in Real Estate - Getting Clear on Your Goals

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INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE - GETTING CLEAR ON YOUR GOALS Did you know that investment in real estate has out preformed most other types of investments in the last 100 years?   If you’re like me you get it, you realize that real estate is a solid investment and a way to growth wealth, but you don’t quite know where to start. Most assume that the place to start is with the money needed to invest, but I would suggest that the best place to start is with clarity.   Know what you want to gain from your investment. Thanks to HGTV and other DIY networks, a lot of folks think of a “fix and flip” when they think of a real estate investment.   In this scenario, you find a distressed property, buy it for considerably below market value, renovate it and sell it for a profit.   This type of investment can yield a quick profit, but it is risky.   People underestimate what kind of problems they’ll find in the home and how much it will cost to repair them. ...
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