Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.
Tax season may be over, but a completed tax return offers information that can help with financial strategy for the rest of the year.
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.