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Inflation's Impact on the Housing Market

Eppraisal

When it costs more to build a home, it will become pricier to buy that dwelling because -- after all the extra expense -- the builder needs to get paid too. Yet swelling house prices go far beyond new construction and that is good news for the owners of existing homes. Who Does Inflation Help?

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Think of equity as the amount of money your home is worth after what you owe is deducted. When your home value goes up and you start paying off the loan's principal balance, that builds equity. Make Predictable Monthly Payments When you're a renter, you're at the mercy of a landlord.

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The Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your Mother-in-Law Apartment

Zillow

While this construction may seem expensive, it can pay for itself in as little as a year or two. And as long as it doesn't add to the square footage of the home, this type of addition may not even increase the property taxes (though your income taxes will increase).

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home After College

Raleigh Realty

In those instances, buying a home could be the right choice. Oftentimes you may even find that new construction homes are the way to go as the barrier to entry can oftentimes be easier than purchasing a resale. The Financial Benefits of Homeownership As a young homeowner, you stand to gain a lot from owning a home.