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Mar 2023
52m 35s

118: Are You Buying, Selling or Staying?

THE NORTH STAR
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One of the most common steps in building personal--and generational--wealth, is buying a home. And while that's always been a complex transaction to navigate it's only gotten more difficult in today's climate. Interest rates continue to climb. Is it still a seller's market? What about inflation? How much has my home appreciated? And don't forget about rising property taxes. On today's episode we provide current tips on how to buy, sell, or stay put in today's real estate market.
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