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 …