Strategic Moves Realty - Compass

10/13/2026

The best retirement spot isn’t always the cheapest one—it’s where healthcare, community, lifestyle, and cost all feel manageable together.

Kiplinger looks at retirement through a lifestyle lens, comparing states on health, happiness, cost of living, insurance, and life expectancy. Utah stands out for retiree happiness, Minnesota ranks highly for senior health care, West Virginia gets attention for lower living costs, and Hawaii scores....

10/12/2026

You may recognize this estate’s famous guests: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stayed here after leaving the U.K. Tyler Perry has now put the property on the market.

Tyler Perry has listed his 22.5-acre estate in the gated Beverly Ridge Estates community for $57 million. The property centres on a roughly 24,500-square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion with grand entertaining spaces and a library, plus a swimming pool and fountain outside. Perry purchased the land...

10/11/2026

When you’re marketing a U.S. vacation rental, give clients a clear picture of its operating costs. Help them distinguish rental revenue from the money left after expenses.

Business Insider examines price reductions and slower sales in several U.S. vacation-home markets as ownership costs and less attractive rental returns reshape decisions. For realtors, the story highlights the importance of realistic pricing and clear conversations about client expectations. Conditi...

10/10/2026

From furniture pieces to plants to paint colors, here are a few staples of the eternally chic.

10/08/2026

If you’re buying property with privacy, liability, or estate planning in mind, it helps to understand how trusts and LLCs work differently.

Buying a home or investment property isn’t only about the offer price and closing date. This article explains how trusts and LLCs can be used to hold real estate, and why the right choice depends on your goals. A trust may be useful for estate planning and privacy, while an LLC is often considered...

10/07/2026

If you’re considering a move within the U.S., compare the whole monthly budget. Lower rent can help, but transportation, healthcare, and taxes also shape what you can afford.

SnapCostOfLiving compares ten U.S. states using estimated monthly expenses for a single person renting a one-bedroom apartment. Mississippi tops its ranking, followed by Oklahoma and Kansas. Beyond housing, the guide considers groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare, and discusses how t...

10/06/2026

House flipping isn’t as easy as it looked a few years ago, but disciplined investors can still find opportunities when the numbers truly work.

Flipping homes in 2026 takes more patience and precision than it did during the fast-moving market of previous years. With borrowing costs, labor, and materials still elevated, profitable deals often come down to strong underwriting and realistic renovation planning. That doesn’t mean flipping is ...

10/05/2026

Once you get the keys, the expenses don’t stop, so it helps to budget for repairs, insurance, taxes, maintenance, and the surprises that come with ownership.

Owning your first home comes with a learning curve, and many of the biggest surprises aren’t part of the purchase itself. This guide covers common mistakes such as underestimating taxes and insurance, postponing routine maintenance, rushing into renovations, overlooking neighbourhood restrictions,...

10/04/2026

Angelina Jolie has sold her sprawling Los Angeles pad for $24.75 million—months after putting the opulent property on the market and confessing she wants to leave the U.S. for good.

Jolie, 51, purchased the extraordinary dwelling, which was once home to iconic filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.5 million in 2017, less than a year after she filed for divorce from fellow on-screen star Brad Pitt, and it has served as her primary residence ever since.

10/03/2026

Putting less than 20% down can work for some buyers, but understanding the trade-offs matters just as much as getting into the market quickly.

The idea that every buyer needs a 20% down payment is one of the biggest misconceptions in real estate. This article looks at different loan options, why some buyers choose smaller down payments, and what trade-offs come with that decision, including mortgage insurance and monthly costs. For first-t...