Year: 2016
Dial Down Risk for Retirement
There is certainly no shortage of retirement planning strategies available to individuals who actually take the time to consider them. What most financial experts do …
Down Payment: FOUND!
Saving the down payment may be unnecessarily keeping would-be buyers from getting into a home. They may be unaware that the funds might be available. …
It’s not far, if you know the way
“It’s not far, if you know the way.” What this expression implies is that you could have a long way to go if you don’t …
Sale of Home by Surviving Spouse
Special consideration is made by IRS for the sale of a jointly-owned principal residence after the death of a spouse. Surviving spouse may qualify to …
Rental Real Estate is Preferred Choice
Real estate is the overwhelming preferred choice by Americans as identified in a recent survey. With the Dow Jones industrial average reaching record highs, it …
When the rate goes up
It’s not “if” the rate goes up but “when” the rate goes up; it could make a big difference for some buyers. Freddie Mac predicts …
Waiting to Buy…WHY?
Some people wait to buy a home until they have 20% down payment to avoid paying the mortgage insurance which is required by lenders when …
Dust-Free Home
Having a dust-free home isn’t difficult, but it takes a serious commitment and a housekeeping strategy that addresses the dust and its causes. Whether your …
Getting to Value
Fair market value is the price that real estate would sell for on the open market without any unusual forces being involved. The definition is …