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Real estate
Make sure you understand the costs
and how to protect your investment.
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Buying a home is a big step. Make sure you understand the costs – and how to protect your investment.


How do I invest in a home through buying and renovations?

Chapter 1:
Is a home a good investment?
Chapter 2:
When is renovating my home a good investment?
Chapter 3:
How does buying a home compare with other ways of investing?
Chapter 4:
How much is my home worth?

How do I save to buy a home?

Chapter 1:
What do I need to know before I start looking for a home?
Chapter 2:
How much money do I need to buy a home?
Chapter 3:
How do I save for a down payment?
Chapter 4:
How do I use payroll savings to save for a down payment?
Chapter 5:
Should I buy a home now, or wait and save more money?

How do I turn my property into income?

Chapter 1:
What are ways to get cash from my home?
Chapter 2:
Should I sell my home, rent it out, or borrow?
Chapter 3:
How do I compare my options to get income from my property?
Chapter 4:
Does it make sense for me to borrow against the value of my home?
Chapter 5:
How do I create income from a second home or vacation property?

How do I protect my property against loss or damage?

Chapter 1:
Why should I insure my property?
Chapter 2:
What property do I need to insure?
Chapter 3:
What insurance do I need for my car?
Chapter 4:
What insurance do I need for my home?
Chapter 5:
Do I need any special insurance coverage?

Understanding your mortgage

Chapter 1:
What is a mortgage?
Chapter 2:
What does the bank look at before it approves my mortgage?
Chapter 3:
What choices do I have when I shop for a mortgage?
Chapter 4:
Fixed or variable mortgage - which is better?
Chapter 5:
How can you cut your mortgage costs?
Chapter 6:
Should you add other expenses into your mortgage?

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