Robyn A. Friedman
Business Journalist and Columnist at Freelance
Business journalist, specializing in real estate and personal finance. Wall Street Journal columnist. Dog lover. Yogi. Please follow me on Bluesky.
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2 weeks ago |
theepochtimes.com | Robyn A. Friedman
By Robyn A. FriedmanFrom Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceWhen Charlie Gould realized it might be time to explore alternative housing options for his 81-year-old mother and her husband, the couple had already tried in-home assistance at their condominium in Boca Raton, Fla. But some falls and other incidents had concerned Gould, and he wanted to be proactive, providing additional support for his folks before the need became critical.
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4 weeks ago |
kiplinger.com | Robyn A. Friedman
When Charlie Gould realized it might be time to explore alternative housing options for his 81-year-old mother and her husband, the couple had already tried in-home assistance at their condominium in Boca Raton, Fla. But some falls and other incidents had concerned Gould, and he wanted to be proactive, providing additional support for his folks before the need became critical.
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1 month ago |
realestate.usnews.com | Robyn A. Friedman |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala
Key Takeaways: For most Americans, the largest expense in their monthly budget is housing, whether rent or a mortgage payment. A general rule of thumb is “the 30% rule,” which states that renters should not spend more than 30% of their gross monthly income on rent. To avoid crimping your budget, consider finding a roommate, living in a less expensive area, negotiating with your landlord, downsizing or asking family for financial help.
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1 month ago |
realestate.usnews.com | Robyn A. Friedman |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala
Key Takeaways: Competitive markets sometimes require fast action from buyers and sellers. Buying first allows you to sell your home vacant without having to worry about maintaining it in show-ready condition. Purchasing a new home first comes with risk. You might end up carrying the costs of two homes until your old home sells. If you’re in the market for a new home, but, like most homeowners, you need to sell your old one, what’s the best way to handle the logistics?
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2 months ago |
realestate.usnews.com | Robyn A. Friedman |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala
Key Takeaways Real estate agents like to be contacted different ways, but a text or email is a good start. Busy agents are bombarded with phone calls, email messages and texts. Demonstrate that you are serious about working with them. Don’t give the agent the impression that you are a casual buyer – someone merely interested in spending the afternoon looking at houses. Are you planning to buy or sell a home?
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