Tag: property
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China’s property woes offer a window into the demise of the country’s boom times
[ad_1] As China’s economic recovery continues to underwhelm, observers’ sights are turning from the country’s intractably weak consumer sector to the more worrying downturn in the enormous Chinese real-estate market. Sluggish economic growth in general and a softening property market in particular have increased expectations for stimulus measures to inject life into a post-COVID recovery…
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Opinion: Don’t become a landlord — own these REITs instead
[ad_1] Who would be a landlord? The costs are high, the risks are huge, and the so-called passive income is uncertain. I did it once, and the paperwork alone was enough to drive me nuts. Even before considering the various hassles of finding good tenants; managing the property; and dealing with leaks, disputes, broken washing…
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This may be your best way to make money with S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat stocks
[ad_1] Investors always want to make money, but they have different objectives for growth and income. Some people are interested in stocks that pay high dividends because they need regular income right now, while others believe that there is a correlation between steady increases in dividend payouts and high total returns over the long haul.…
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My brother and I will inherit our mother’s house. It’s appreciated in value by $700,000. Will we have to pay capital-gains tax?
[ad_1] Dear MarketWatch, I am the trustee for my mother’s revocable trust, and my brother is a backup trustee. When she passes, I plan to sell her house and distribute the proceeds. My younger brother currently lives in the house and takes care of her. I want to sell the house as it is very…
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Insurance you need — and might not need — after 60
[ad_1] When it comes to insurance, most people are on autopilot; once in place, they just keep paying the premium. Reviewing and reconsidering all of your insurance every few years is a financially smart practice. Requesting quotes from competitors every few years can save money and help you to understand your policies better. This is…
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U.S. home prices rise in April, signaling a recovery in the sector, Case-Shiller says
[ad_1] The numbers: U.S. home prices rose in April as the housing market remains frozen by a lack of for-sale listings. Homeowners’ unwillingness to sell is pushing up home prices, despite elevated mortgage rates. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city house price index rose 0.9% in April, as compared to the previous month. Home prices were…