Monthly Archives: February 2020
5 Sweet Tax Deductions When Selling a Home: Did You Take Them All?
By Margaret Heidenry, Realtor.com You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! Sure, you may remember 2018’s new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—changed some rules for homeowners. But rest assured that if you sold your home last year (or are planning... Read More
4 Things NOT to Do When Putting Your Home on the Market
Written by Zoe Eisenberg, RISMedia So you’ve decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! As you start checking things off your to-do list, it’s also important to pay mind of what not to do. Below are a handful of things to get you started. Don’t over-improve. As you ready your home for sale,... Read More
Interest Rate Trends Over Decades
With interest rates hovering at near historic lows, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been, and how much they’ve changed over time. According to Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are currently hovering near a five-decade low. The impact your interest rate has on your monthly mortgage payment is significant. An... Read More
How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020
Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home. Here’s some more good news: mortgage rates are expected to remain low throughout 2020 at... Read More