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04.02.20
It’s one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make, and one that most people will only complete a few times in their entire life. It’s normal to feel intimidated and even confused by the home buying process.
04.01.20
So, you’ve finally found your dream house. Sure, it may need a little work — okay, a lot of work — but you’re confident it will all be worth it in the end.
Read more about How to Know if That Fixer-Upper Is a Money Pit
02.05.20
If you own a home, one of your first questions may revolve around how your home affects your tax filing.
Read more about Mortgage Interest Deduction 2019: Here’s What Qualifies
02.05.20
Filing your taxes can be complicated — especially when you own a home. But there are also a lot of potential write-offs that are often overlooked, as well as tax benefits to home-owning that you’ll want to make sure you’re aware of come tax time.
Read more about Homeowner Deductions Guide 2019 - 2020 and Overlooked Tax Write-offs
01.13.20
When you first start thinking about buying a vacation home, it’s easy to get excited by visions of poolside lounging, hosting fantastic parties, or even just relaxing alone. Owning a vacation home does, however, come with several considerations and commitments. Some of these critical factors are obvious, while others are issues that you might not be aware of. Here are four considerations that all second home buyers should keep in mind as they search, via trusted real estate experts who know the industry.
Read more about Buying a Vacation Home: 4 Critical Factors to Consider
01.13.20
Do those mid-80s beige cabinets with wood trim need to go? Perhaps your countertops are stained and burned from the previous owner. Or possibly, toes are stepped on when the whole family tries to cook together. Sounds like it’s time for a kitchen remodel. But is an affordable kitchen remodel really possible?
Read more about How To Remodel Your Kitchen for Less than $25K
01.12.20
Like many American homeowners, your first mortgage may have been a loan with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Loans backed by the FHA are attractive to first-time homebuyers because FHA loans make it easier to obtain financing, requiring only minimal down payments and fair-to-good credit scores.
Read more about Should You Refinance Your FHA to a Conventional Loan?
01.09.20
With low down payments, low closing costs, and more flexible credit score requirements, it’s no wonder that nearly one in every five home purchases are made using an FHA Loan.
01.08.20
We asked expert home organizers, professional movers, and even home designers for their help — read on to see how you can plan for both an easy to maintain home, and an organized move when the time comes.
Read more about Decluttering Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Tidying Up