If you’ve considered the idea of moving to a new home, but the time just doesn’t seem right, you may want to consider giving your current residence a makeover instead. Before you get started, though, it is important to have a good understanding of the home décor trends that are “in” and “out” for 2020. [...]
With the 2019 holiday season now behind us, we’ve officially rung in a new year, and a new decade. That means it will soon be time to start gathering information and preparing for your upcoming taxes. Over the past few years, there have been some significant revisions in the U.S. tax law. So, without having [...]
In many areas of the country, winter can mean a long span of cold, grey days and early nights. But you don’t have to feel like you’re living in a cave until spring comes back around. In fact, there are many easy ways to keep your home bright and cheery all year long. One strategy [...]
For most people, a home mortgage will be the largest debt of their life. A mortgage can also oftentimes be the biggest check you write out every month…typically for a period of 15 or 30 years! But, while it can be a nice feeling to pay off your debts and not be saddled with large monthly [...]
With the 2019 holiday season nearly in full swing, it is once again time to deck the halls and trim the trees. Rather than blending in with everyone else, though, there are a number of ways that you can give your home some added curb appeal …without breaking the budget. One way to really make [...]
If you’re in the market for a new home, it’s likely that you’ve done some research online to see what’s available in the market. So, what happens if you’ve found the ideal property in your desired location, but your dream home already has a sale pending? While you might feel like you’re out of luck, [...]
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you can typically expect to pay at least some amount of money in the form of closing costs. These costs can include the long list of fees for the services that are related to researching the home’s title, finalizing the mortgage, and inspecting and appraising the property. The [...]
With fears increasing about the possibility of another U.S. recession, many homeowners and investment property owners alike are seeking ways to keep the value of their properties from plummeting like they did in 2008. In August (2019), the Chairman of the Federal Reserve noted the possibility of lowering interest rates. But it was also stated [...]
It has been estimated that roughly one-third of home mortgage borrowers unknowingly leave thousands of dollars one the table by not shopping around and comparing rates for the best loan, as well as the added loan acquisition fees. In fact, according to a recent Fannie Mae study, 34% of first-time home purchasers get a quote [...]
If you’re currently serving in the United States military, or if you are a veteran who served in the past, you have a number of home-buying benefits that are available to you. These include mortgage loan options. For instance, with a Veterans Administration home loan, there are looser credit requirements. So, these loans can be [...]