An economist responded when asked how interest rates would change: “They may fall some and then, rise and after that, they’ll fluctuate.” Just because interest rates have been low for…
A principal residence and a second home have some similar benefits, but they have some key tax differences. A principal residence is the primary home where you live and a…
A home that isn’t being maintained like others in the neighborhood can negatively affect your visual sense of appeal and in some extreme cases, even affect property values. It might…
Imagine a homeowner consulting with their agent about the price to place on their home. The agent suggests that the market data indicates that $200,000 to 210,000 would produce a…
Summer is just around corner! Students and teachers are counting down the days until the end of the school year, and parents are wondering- what are we going to do…
As people near or enter retirement, one of the decisions that typically comes up is whether to sell their “big” home and buy a smaller one. If you know anyone…
For the last 25 years, most buyers have gotten a new mortgage or paid cash when purchasing a home. For a practical reason, owner-occupant buyers have another alternative: assuming a…
The one experience that homeowners can agree upon after completing a remodeling project is that it costs more and takes longer than expected. It doesn’t really matter that you researched,…
A couple is planning to tour the United States in a travel trailer during their first few years of retirement. They are going to sell their current home now and…
