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3 Ways To Make US Housing More Affordable, How To Protect Your Home During Heavy Snow, Biggest NJ Home Sales Drop In 4 Years

February 24, 2026 Gerald Lucas

3 Ways To Make US Housing More Affordable

Real Estate Tip:

Protect your home during heavy snow by clearing gutters to prevent ice dams, use a roof rake to remove excessive snow load, and keep exterior vents (furnace & dryer) clear to avoid carbon monoxide buildup.

Real Estate News:

US home sales fell 8.4% in January which is the biggest decline since February 2022.

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Can You Get A Mortgage With Student Loans?, How To Invest In Real Estate Tax Free, Home Sellers Begin To Buckle

February 17, 2026 Gerald Lucas

Can You Get A Mortgage With Student Loans?

Real Estate Tip:

You can legally invest in real estate with your IRA and 401(K) and pay little or no taxes provided your IRA or retirement plan uses an approved custodian. The widespread misconception that permissible IRA investments are limited to stocks, bonds, mutual funds and CDs is often promulgated by people and companies who sell those products.

Real Estate News:

62% of US home buyers in 2025 purchased a home below the original listing price.

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Should You Use A HELOC To Pay Off Credit Cards?, How Landlords Should Reward Good Tenants, Recent US Home Values Growth %

December 9, 2025 Gerald Lucas

Should You Use A HELOC To Pay Off Credit Cards?

Real Estate Tip:

Good tenants are worth keeping. Landlords should keep rents for good tenants slightly below market--this limits service calls and reduces your property management and maintenance costs over time.

Real Estate News:

Home values have recently grown, as the median U.S. home-sale price rose 2.3% during the four weeks ending Nov. 16—the most significant increase in seven months.

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