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March 9, 2016

Trying to Find Mar-a-Lago? Just Look for Donald Trump’s Very Big (in fact, Y-U-G-E!) . . .

 . . . . American Flag (What Did You Think I Meant?!?) [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] If you find yourself in the vicinity of Palm Beach, FL (like I was very briefly last week), and...
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When It Makes Sense for Home Buyers to Pay a HIGHER Mortgage Rate, Especially in Multiple Offers

The Opposite of Buying Down Rates Wait a second! Isn’t borrowers’ goal to pay the lowest interest rate they can on their mortgage? Yes, but — especially for first-time home Buyers — there’s the added consideration of closing costs. On a $200,000 home, a typical amount would be 3%, or $6,000. Conserving Cash A popular...
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