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5 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don't

Zillow

Property taxes. As long as you own a home, you’ll pay property taxes. homeowner pays $2,110 per year in property taxes, meaning they’re a significant - and ongoing - chunk of your budget. The property tax rates vary among states, so try a mortgage calculator to estimate costs in your area.

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How to Buy a Vacation Home in 5 Steps

Zillow

In destination areas, real estate agent commissions can be higher and can also be seller- or buyer-paid, depending on the area. Related : 3 Steps to Buying a Vacation Home With Friends These 7 Tiny Homes Are the Perfect Summer Getaway How to Handle Long-Distance House Hunting Like a Champ Originally published June 8, 2015.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

FPI's apparent belief that most of the high-end development sold ended up as empty pied-a-terres while wealthy buyers bid up the prices is incorrect. In other words, the 30 percent price rise wasn’t a “bid up” by wealthy buyers; it was a massive shift in the type of housing stock that was being created and sold.

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Buying a Vacation Home: 4 Critical Factors & Expert Advice

PennyMac

Compared to 2015 , when it ranked fourth, Mexico is the most sought-after destination for Americans. Linsell has aided home buyers with everything from modest rural starter homes to massive waterside compounds. For most buyers, a vacation home represents a greater focus on relaxation and an overall more enjoyable lifestyle.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

However, in today’s market, the overlooked costs of running a household have taken center stage, demanding attention and strategic planning from homeowners and prospective buyers alike. The soaring prices of insurance and energy have dealt a two-pronged blow to homeowners’ wallets, with no relief in sight.