In the past, many homeowners didn’t give much thought to keeping detailed records of home improvements. With capital gains exclusion…
When it comes to housing, the debate between owning and renting often boils down to finances. While renting may offer…
In today’s fast-paced real estate market, homeowners are increasingly considering alternative selling methods. One option gaining traction is selling to…
Social Security was established on August 14, 1935 to take care of the country’s elderly in their retirement years. Today, about…
Managing an asset worth hundreds of thousands of dollars is a responsibility that requires attention to details such as timely…
Waiting for the mortgage rates to come down before you buy a home may not be a good decision. If…
A soft second loan, sometimes called a silent second, is subordinate to the first mortgage, whose payment is deferred or…
You may remember the famous line in the Dirty Harry movie when Clint Eastwood has just had a shootout with bank…
Housing affordability has declined dramatically in 2022 due to continued rising home prices and a three-percentage point jump in mortgage…
The rapid rise in mortgage rates during 2022 coupled with continued appreciation of home prices have limited the number of…
Rising mortgage rates are causing some would-be buyers to pause their decisions until they determine whether rates are going to…
Owners directly control four of the five factors that affect the sale of any home: price, location, condition, terms, and…
The limit for tax free gifts for 2022 is $16,000 and no tax is due to the donor or the…
Housing Affordability is negatively affected by both rising home prices and mortgage rates. A 20% increase in nominal home prices and…
Married couples who own a home as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, the surviving spouse inherits the home, along…