The Federal Housing Administration, operating under HUD, offers affordable mortgages for tens of thousands of buyers who may not qualify for other types of programs.(more…)
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Standard or Itemized
Taxpayers can decide each year whether to take the standard deduction or their itemized deductions when filing their personal income tax returns. Roughly, 75% of(more…)
Inventory Continues to be a Challenge
In any given market, inventories fluctuate based on supply and demand considering area and price range. The National Association of REALTORS considers a balanced market(more…)
Daylight Savings begins this weekend
Spring Forward on Second Sunday in March This weekend, adjust your clocks forward by one hour. Most people find it convenient to change(more…)
Your Refund Could be the Difference
One of the silver linings to filing your income tax return is finding out that you are going to receive a refund. If you happen(more…)
Fair Skies on Horizon
Buyers who have been concerned about what might happen to the tax laws affecting home ownership should feel more comfortable about moving forward with their(more…)
Historical Perspective
In 1968, mortgage rates were 8.5%. The next year, rates went down to 7%. Homeowners could buy a 15-20% larger home for the same payments(more…)
The “Right” Agent and the “Right” Home
Some buyers think that finding the right home is the critical part of the buying process and that is how they determine which agent to(more…)
Convincing Advantages with Standard Deduction
The new tax law doubles the standard deduction and it is estimated that over 90% of taxpayers will elect to use it. However, even without(more…)
Lower Your Expenses without PMI
Mortgage loans for more than 80% loan-to-value typically require private mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance reimburses the lender if a borrower defaults on a loan. PMI(more…)