Ever heard someone say everyone should buy a house? Or that renting is a lot like flushing a whole bunch of money down the toilet every month? Yeah, we’ve heard that stuff too. And it’s nonsense! The truth is, not everyone should buy a house. Because, if you sign the dotted line on a new home when … Read More “Am I Ready to Buy a House?” »
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If you don’t have a pile of cash to buy a home, you’ll need a mortgage, and the first step to getting a home loan is a mortgage pre-approval. A mortgage preapproval shows sellers you can afford to buy a home and gives you an idea of how much you’ll pay monthly and at the … Read More “Mortgage Preapproval: Everything You Need to Know” »
Uncle Sam wants you to own your home. The tax code grants tax benefits that reduce your costs of buying, owning, fixing up, and selling a home. Here are brief descriptions of the tax benefits of owning a home — the deductions, the credits, and an exclusion that encourages homeownership. Tax benefits of buying a … Read More “Tax Benefits of Buying, Owning and Selling a Home” »
Many entrepreneurs opt to structure their small business as a limited liability company, or LLC. An LLC protects owners’ personal assets from lawsuits and some creditors. It also provides an easy-to-use business structure. In addition to these benefits, LLCs also offer numerous tax benefits. In this article, we take a look at the variety of tax … Read More “4 Important LLC Tax Benefits in 2024” »
As mortgage rates slowly fall, more buyers and sellers will enter the market, but housing prices should stabilize. Over the next five years, although some trends accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to influence real estate and land use, other factors will also gain in importance. Among those are an aging population, the rising costs … Read More “2024-2028 Housing Market Predictions: A Gradual Thaw With Added Challenges” »
If you’re thinking of updating your home this year, put these trends on your radar. Incorporating elements of nature into a home’s decor, biophilic design has been gaining momentum in recent years. For many homeowners, 2024 will be the year of home improvement. With mortgage rates sitting well above 6%, most aren’t willing to enter the housing market – which … Read More “6 Home Improvement Trends to Watch in 2024” »
Chances are when you first moved into your house, you had big plans. Perhaps it was adding that bonus room or maybe it was revamping the backyard. Whatever it was, we know that after a while, you start to get comfortable (sometimes a little too comfortable), and those home improvement projects fall by the wayside. … Read More “13 Home Projects to Refresh Your Home in the New Year” »
There was a point, not too long ago, when buying a house was fairly straightforward: You’d schedule some tours, make an offer, and boom, you’re in the house before you know it. Today, though, the housing market is a very different animal—fast, ferocious, and ever-changing. In such an environment, it’s no longer a given that … Read More “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Homebuyers Today” »
Are you ready to become a master in the art of home selling? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time seller, there’s always room to improve your skills and achieve even greater success. Selling your home can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset and a willingness to learn, you can take … Read More “8 Highly Effective Habits and Tips for a Home Seller” »
Have you ever wondered whether your favorite winter vacation destination would be a great place to retire? A warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and happy memories have tempted many a retiree to pull up stakes and load the moving van. In fact, AARP reports that about 234,000 retirees moved to a new state in 2022. While … Read More “Want To Relocate After Retirement? Read These 5 Quick Tips First” »