Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...
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In last nights debate, Vice President Harris emphasized housing affordability, addressing the shortage of homes and proposing a plan to increase housing supply by 3 million units. She also highlighted her background a...
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I'll kick off the obligatory "what are you going to do better" post for 2015 . . . so, how are you planning on making this year a more successful one than last year?
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What are your thoughts on the positives vs negatives of investing now vs waiting to see what will happen with this market. I feel like a lot of the experts are saying stay in cash and wait (Bigger pockets podcast last...
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I am perpetually game planning future moves and this exercise inevitably requires taking a position on how the near future will unfold and the best way to benefit. I am interested in hearing what BP users think is abo...
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My tenant called me a month ago to complain that he has burned up three TVs and he thought the electrical in the house was faulty. I tested the outlet and it was around 119 to 120. I put in a new outlet and told him...
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So I recently acquired a triplex on an FHA loan, and I am planning to remodel the unit where I will be occupying. I received three quotes for my remodeling project, but I am having a bit of a tough time trying to deci...