Impossible vs. I’m possible

Being a better homeowner is a full-time job.  It takes good information to make good decisions not only when you…

If you’ve ever been in a Monopoly game after most of the properties have been purchased and developed, it can…

For a short time after the housing crisis a decade ago, some homeowners thought the value of home is a…

Forbearance is a temporary postponement of mortgage payments.  The lender can grant this option to a borrower instead of forcing the…

Owning a home is not only a place to live but also a valuable asset that can contribute to long-term…

Social Security was established on August 14, 1935 to take care of the country’s elderly in their retirement years.  Today, about…

The rapid rise in mortgage rates during 2022 coupled with continued appreciation of home prices have limited the number of…

Even in the current, low inventory housing market, sellers are resisting the urge to sell it themselves and still seeking…

Stepped-up basis is an incredible benefit to people who inherit property.  Not only do they receive the property itself, the basis…

Some would-be buyers have emotional reasons to own a home like having a place of their own where they can…

What if you could live in a larger and possibly newer home for less than you are currently? Would you…

The decision to rent or own a home is not just about having a place to live; it also has…

The division of assets between the spouses is an important decision to finalize a divorce.  The exercise looks relatively simple:…

Some people wait to buy a home until they have 20% down payment to avoid paying the mortgage insurance which…

With home prices rising 20% nationwide in the past year and in some markets, even dramatically more, many homeowners are…