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It’s no secret that buying a home is probably the biggest investment you’re ever going to make. It’s also one of the most popular – 88% of U.S. households believe owning a home is a good financial decision, according to the National Association of Realtors 2015 Housing Opportunities and Market Experience Survey. If you’re in
It can be hard to find a house in your price range. One way around this problem is to buy a fixer-upper home. However, a fixer-upper isn’t guaranteed to be a money-saver. You need to choose the right house and get a realistic estimate of how much it will cost you in total.
The Fair Housing Act protects most homebuyers, mortgage applicants, and renters from discrimination based on membership in certain protected classes, including race and sex. Find out whether you’re protected by the law and what you have to do to abide by it.
The stepped-up basis loophole is part of the tax code that applies to inherited assets. The rule allows you to avoid capital gains on assets you pass to your heirs, lessening the tax burden on your heirs when they inherit from you. Learn about the stepped-up basis loophole and what it means for you.
From the day you start idly glancing through real estate listings to the moment you sign the last piece of closing paperwork, the process of buying a house typically takes months. Much needs to happen during that time: showings, making an offer, completing a loan application, appraisal, and inspection. It’s enough to overwhelm even the most organized
Actually living off the grid is rare, but millions of American homeowners can truly call themselves homesteaders. That’s because the Federal Government – and most state governments too – extend special legal protections to homeowners’ primary residences. Generally known as “homestead exemptions” (and the properties they protect generally known as “homesteads,” or “homesteaded properties”), these statutes exist to protect
Rental property ownership is potentially lucrative but fraught with challenges. Arrived Homes makes it easy to build a geographically diverse portfolio of rental homes for everyday investors with as little as $100 to invest in each property. Learn about Arrived Homes and whether it’s right for you.
An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage whose interest rate changes over time. It’s different from a fixed-interest mortgage, where the rate stays constant for all 15-30 years of the loan term. Learn what to expect from an ARM and how to decide if it’s right for you.
When you’re trying to rent or buy an apartment or home, you can file a complaint against anyone who discriminates against you based on race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, sex, or disability. To increase your chances of success, learn about the process of filing one.
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions of your life. With so much at stake, it makes sense to learn as much as possible about the process beforehand, and there’s no better resource than a good book. Find out the best books on home buying to help you get ready to take the plunge.
Property taxes are complicated, and sometimes tax assessors overestimate the value of a property and calculate taxes based on an inflated number. Not happy with your property tax bill this year? Use this general overview of the property tax assessment appeals process to prepare and file your appeal.
The decision to buy a house is one of the most consequential financial decisions you’ll ever make. The high cost of real estate only raises the stakes. It pays to find the best mortgage rates and loan terms and lowest overall monthly payment. Start your search with the best mortgage lenders around.
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