How Much Is Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate? Plus, How To Avoid It
Just as you pay income tax and sales tax, gains from your home sale are subject to taxation. Complicating matters is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which took effect in 2018 and changed [...]
Panicked Over Rising Interest Rates? How Homebuyers Can Still Get a Great Mortgage Today
This real estate market is unlike anything we have ever seen before. With too few homes for too many buyers, bidding wars are common, driving up prices. Adding to the pressure, mortgage interest rates [...]
How Often Can You Refinance a Home Loan? More Than You Might Think
Homeowners with a mortgage often hear about the benefits of refinancing—to snag a lower interest rate, reduce their monthly loan payments, and tap into their home equity. The list of advantages is long and [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 3/29/22
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of March 28, 2022 A Look Into the Markets Home loan rates ticked up to fresh [...]
Mortgage Goals: Which One Is Right for You?
You finally bought the perfect midcentury modern home with a backyard spacious enough for entertaining your family and friends. And you even scored an outstanding mortgage loan with a fantastic 30-year fixed rate. Well [...]
How Do You Know If a Septic System or City Plumbing Is Better for Your Home?
Is a Septic System or City Plumbing Better? Ultimately, the decision to have either a septic system or use city plumbing depends on where you want your wastewater treated. However, it also depends on [...]