During campaign season, it is not unusual to hear a candidate criticized because they make a lot of money but pay little in income tax. While it might not…
Real estate lost a lot of value during the recession but most areas have rebounded considerably. In some cases, the homes are worth more than they were before the housing…
There is an infrequently-used mortgage program available that could be the solution to a buyer’s or seller’s problem. A 2/1 is a common buydown that the first year’s payment is…
You might be surprised how many people contact real estate offices because they want to buy a home but they don’t have the down payment or the credit to qualify.…
Leverage gives the user a maximum advantage whether it is physically lifting a large object or rapidly building equity in a home. In the case of the home, the high…
Similar to an annual wellness physical, homeowners should consider an annual review of the financial elements of their home. It’s particularly valuable based on the fact that their home and…
Let’s say that you just won $8,750 on a lottery scratch-off ticket. You’ve decided to be frugal and invest the money and have decided on three alternatives: buying a certificate…
People tend to fear what they don’t understand. Homeowners understand fixed rate mortgages and remember the horror stories of people who lost their homes because they could no longer afford…