If you’re buying a home�or already own one�home insurance might not be the most exciting part of the process. But…
When financing a home, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is often the go-to option because of its lower monthly payment. But…
One of the biggest benefits of homeownership is the ability to build equity�the portion of your home you truly own….
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…
One of the most talked about questions in the real estate market has to do with “Will prices continue to…