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How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)

In This Article Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save for higher education while also securing your financial future? Scott, Mindy, and Amberly are breaking it all down on today’s episode! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast!

By |2025-05-09T06:52:34-07:00May 9th, 2025|Industry News|

Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Infographics, Buying TipsSome HighlightsOnce your offer is accepted, an inspector will assess the condition of the house, including things like the roof, foundation, plumbing, and more.That information is incredibly important and paves the way for you to re-negotiate

By |2025-05-09T06:52:08-07:00May 9th, 2025|Industry News|

$2.4 Million Homes in Cornwall, England

The peninsula county at the southwestern tip of England has historic farmhouses, Georgian-style homes and modern seaside retreats.Philip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinPhilip MartinWest Portholland | $2.47 million (£1.85 million)A 19th-century farm reconfigured as a sprawling country homeThis four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is in West Portholland, a tiny

By |2025-05-09T06:53:17-07:00May 9th, 2025|Industry News|

The NYC Apartment Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude Cast Their Spells

Hidden among the three-hour-long lines for sample sales, the luxury boutiques selling $4,000 bags and the street vendors hawking $100 knockoffs of those bags, in SoHo, is a time portal.The five-story building at 48 Howard Street is where, for roughly 50 years, the conceptual artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude lived and worked. Much has changed in

By |2025-05-09T06:53:19-07:00May 9th, 2025|Industry News|

A ‘Romantic Idealist’ Renovates a Derelict House on an Artist’s Budget

Standing in his kitchen, with walls the color of green tea, Peter Daverington stops, closes his eyes and surrenders to Nina Simone’s melancholy rendition of “Mr. Bojangles,” a haunting lullaby of love and loss. He plays it twice.“This song is about taking on hardships with grace,” he explains. “Turning something ugly into something beautiful.”He understands

By |2025-05-09T06:53:19-07:00May 9th, 2025|Industry News|

Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl

Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander. Charges of sex trafficking against two luxury real estate brokers and their brother have been expanded to now include six victims, including an underage girl, according to

By |2025-05-09T06:53:20-07:00May 8th, 2025|Industry News|

Check Your Credit Card Statements EVERY Month

In This Article Your credit card company very helpfully sends you a list of every single item charged to your credit card. This is called a statement, and it comes every month.  Are you reading it every month?! A survey by Lending Tree revealed that 1 in 4 credit cardholders don’t review their card statements

By |2025-05-09T06:52:35-07:00May 8th, 2025|Industry News|

Libraries Are Still Useful!

In This Article Reading is something that I love to do. I also love watching TV, so don’t think I am over here, on my high horse, talking about how I just read and never binge watch Monk. It just so happens that I do feel better, calmer, and more centered after reading a good

By |2025-05-09T06:52:35-07:00May 8th, 2025|Industry News|

Trump’s Proposed HUD Cuts and Section 8 Elimination: Implications For Investors and the Housing Market

In This Article President Trump’s recent budget proposal introduces significant reductions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aiming to reshape federal involvement in housing assistance. These changes carry substantial implications for real estate investors, particularly those engaged in affordable housing and multifamily properties. Key Proposals in the Budget Reduction in rental assistance:

By |2025-05-09T06:52:35-07:00May 8th, 2025|Industry News|
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