Keeping track of capital improvements to your home can help you avoid taxes later down the road when you sell…
With mortgage rates having doubled what they were in early 2022, getting the lowest rate possible could mean the difference…
An appraisal gap describes the difference between the sales price and the lower amount of the appraisal required by the…
The first thing every homeowner needs to know about plumbing is how to turn the water off in case of…
Appreciation, tax advantages, cash flow, leverage and equity build up each contribute to the rate of return on rental real…
An Automated Valuation Model, AVM, is a computer approach that looks at public records to make a determination based on…
Homeowners should recognize that the same trusted professional who helped them buy or sell their home can be a valuable…
Affordability and stability are reasons home buyers choose a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. It makes the payment lower than a…
Insurance and homeowners go together like peanut butter and jelly. Lenders require fire insurance at a minimum for homes with…
A variety of factors have led to a shortage of rental units, especially single family homes, and as a result,…
Rental homes have several distinct advantages compared to alternative investments. These advantages coupled with the opportunity for a higher yield…
According to a Federal Reserve report on Consumer Finances, homeowners’ net worth is 36 times greater than that of renters….
It seems fairly innocuous. A friend or family member wants you to co-sign on a loan because they don’t qualify….
As rates are inching up but still very affordable, buyers should remember that there is an alternative to a fixed…
Making additional payments toward the principal of your mortgage will do three things for the homeowner: save interest, build equity…