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home ownership: Is NAR® Really Working for Me? - 01/13/11 05:58 AM
Is NAR® Really Working for Me? The National Association of REALTORS® is continuing in 2011 to use our $20. community awareness fee to tout the benefits of home ownership.  Continuing to call it the American Dream, NAR® has designed TV and radio ads saying: "There’s a reason home ownership is called the American Dream. People aspire to home ownership for the financial and social benefits it conveys. Our government supports home ownership because it’s good for communities and the nation’s economy." This message fails to recognize that the American Dream has turned into a nightmare for many, and it sounds out of … (182 comments)

home ownership: A Budget Must for First Time Home Buyers...Home Maintenance - 04/21/09 07:12 AM
Many first time home buyers, while figuring the expense of owning a home, neglect to budget for home maintenance.  You're figuring mortgage payments and utility costs, right?   But did you remember to budget for home maintenance?  If not, you're threatening the long term value of your investment (home)!  Home maintenance is a very important part of home ownership, and essential to maintaining the value of your home.  You're not a tenant anymore.  If something breaks, it's your problem!  And while you're just moving in, with no thoughts of resale, failure to perform routine maintenance will affect the eventual sale price of your … (6 comments)

 
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