In recent years, home values have soared, presenting an opportunity for homeowners with substantial equity to consider a unique tax…
Many of today’s homeowners have accumulated multiple high-tech “smart” devices to make their home more convenient, economical, and fun to…
There can be many reasons homeowners aspire to have their home paid for. They can include no mortgage payments, financial…
There are an increasing number of real estate companies, termed iBuyers, like Open Door, Offerpad, Zillow, Knock and others that…
The FNMA HomeStyle conventional mortgage allows a buyer to purchase a home that needs renovations and include them in the…
If you’re at an age where you need to be taking Required Minimum Distributions (age 70.5) from your IRA, a…
In the time that it takes to write one check, you can set it up with your bank and never…
Checklists work because they contain the important things that need to be done. They provide a reminder about things we…
Single family homes offer the investor an opportunity to borrow large loan-to-value loans at fixed interest rates for long terms….
Lenders typically quote mortgages at a market rate but can offer a lower interest rate loan if the borrower is…
For a short time after the housing crisis a decade ago, some homeowners thought the value of home is a…
Affordability, stability and flexibility are the three reasons homebuyers overwhelmingly choose a 30-year term. The payments are lower, easier to…
Fear of the unknown is common among all ages. Kids, at night, imagine monsters in their closets or under their beds…
Most parents don’t put a lot of credence in the statements “Everyone is doing it” and “No one does that…
Being a better homeowner is a full-time job. It takes good information to make good decisions not only when you…