There are many benefits to owning a home: A home is an investment that can earn equity, is often cheaper to buy than to rent, and is your own place that you can fill with wonderful memories. But another great benefit about owning a home is the financial benefits that you can take advantage of during tax season. Major Tax Breaks for Homeowners […]
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Home Organization Tips for the New Year
Happy New Year! Now that 2016 is here and the busyness of the holidays is over, many people are setting New Year’s resolutions — whether personal, professional, or real estate-related. It is the perfect time to set goals and welcome the new year with a fresh start. And what better way to start the new year fresh than by […]
Interest Rates and The Housing Market
There has been a lot of hype recently over the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates. It’s no longer speculation. It has happened and rates will continue to rise in the future. The first day of the interest rate rise saw stocks and bonds both fall in value as individuals and institutions rushed to sell off […]
2015 Year in Review: The Economy and National Real Estate Market
This time of year, many people like to take a moment and reflect on the year that has passed, whether it’s reflecting on good memories or how the nation is doing financially. Today, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the economy and what this year’s trends meant for real estate. A Brief Look […]
3 Benefits of Selling Your Home During the Holidays
As the holidays are approaching, many people are busy decorating their homes, lighting the tree, and marking their calendars to visit friends and family. With all the busyness of the season, you might be wondering if now you should even attempt to sell your home. Any potential home buyers are also busy attending get-togethers or traveling […]
Can You Purchase a Home Even With Student Loans?
As more millennials are preparing to buy a home, one issue is making it difficult for many — student loans. The Project on Student Debt calculated that just about 7 in 10 college graduates in the Class of 2014 had student loan debt, and on average each student had about $29,000 in loans. With mortgages often amounting […]
How to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays
It’s already November, but major retailers have already stocked their displays with twinkling lights and shiny ornaments, so you know what that means: The holidays are here. Easy Holiday Home Decorating Tips Whether you plan to host holiday get-togethers with friends, family, and neighbors or plan to visit your loved ones this year, you can […]
“Know Before You Owe”: How New Rules Could Impact Closings
If you’re a home buyer, there are some new changes to the closing process. New regulations went into effect on Saturday, October 3rd, providing new loan disclosure forms that are designed to help you better understand the terms of your home mortgage before you close on your new home. That means if you applied for a […]