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Must-Move Homebuyers: Navigating a Tight Housing Market"Must-move" buyers can successfully navigate the challenges of the housing market by exploring their options for bridging the gap between selling and buying.
By Raman Muralidharan
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How Friends Can Co-Own a Vacation HomeSet it up correctly from the start, and you can share a dream getaway with friends all the way into retirement — without risking your nest egg.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Avoid the 1031 Exchange 45-Day TrapA 1031 exchange gives you 45 days to identify your replacement property, but starting the clock unprepared can cost you. Here's how to manage the process.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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How Savvy Retirees Turn Second Homes Into Passive Income EnginesBuying a second home in retirement, especially if your savings are ample, can be a strategic financial choice. But it requires meticulous planning.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Should You Upsize When College and Retirement Collide?With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers reveal why it’s risky — and smart alternatives.
By Maurie Backman
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Is a 1031 Exchange Right for You? Pros, Cons, and RisksInvestors should look beyond the "automatic" tax deferral of a 1031 exchange and assess whether staying in the landlord game aligns with their long-term goals.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Can’t Afford a Starter Home in the U.S.? Some Buyers Are Looking AbroadSome Americans priced out of the U.S. housing market are buying their first homes overseas. Here’s where they’re looking and the risks to consider.
By Choncé Maddox
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The 25 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the USFrom metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.
By Dan Burrows
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5 Surprising Ways Aging in Place Can Save You Thousands in RetirementBeyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money.
By Donna Fuscaldo
