Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeowners can take advantage of is the…
Housing Expectations for 2016
This infographic gives an overview of what we can expect in 2016 for the housing market and the economy. More Information See the data. Read the news release about the data. Watch a video of Lawrence Yun giving his forecast…
What Fed. Rate Hike Means
“These are extraordinary times.” Bon Jovi. The Federal Open Market Committee marked the end of an “extraordinary seven-year period” Wednesday when it announced the first increase to the Fed’s benchmark Federal Funds Rate in nearly a decade. This rate, which…
Buying an Investment Property – How and Why
Purchasing investment properties can be the key to building long-term wealth. Whether the intent is to purchase single family residences or a multi-plex property for rentals, the wealth built may seem incremental in terms of what you might see every…
Why You Should Work with a Full Time Real Estate Agent
With the advent of the internet and different broker and brokerage business models, there are a number of ways you can buy or sell a home these days. The key is to find a solution that works best for…
Should You Save For A Larger Down Payment?
Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the main reasons they suggest waiting is that a buyer must purchase…
Real Estate Mythbusting: Fact or Fiction
There are many myths in the world of real estate. However, believing something is a fact rather than the myth it is could hurt you when you are trying to buy or sell. Below are some of the most common…
2015 Building and Remodeling Trends
As we head into peak building and remodeling season, there are new construction and remodeling trends to consider as you are looking for a new home, buying a home with an eye for a remodel, or even considering a remodel…
No Bubble!
Yes the market is hot but it’s no bubble! In most areas we are still below the peak. After the housing market bust we experienced across the country in 2008, many experts have been quick to warn that a new…
How Should I Prepare Myself to Buy a Home?
If it has been a few years since you purchased a home, things have changed a bit and it pays to be aware of these changes. Since the recession and the sub-prime mortgage meltdown, banks have become more stringent in…
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