Special to The Globe and Mail
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Ever hear someone tell you they bought their house for peanuts and sold it for a small fortune? If it sounds too good to be true, sometimes it is. Many people conveniently forget to factor in real estate agent fees, mortgage interest, maintenance, property taxes, and more. The actual gains are quite a bit lower than many people think.
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