If you — or a member of your immediate family — are an emergency first responder or a member of the military — you could be eligible for specialized programs aimed at easing the home-buying...
If you — or a member of your immediate family — are an emergency first responder or a member of the military — you could be eligible for specialized programs aimed at easing the home-buying...
Nearly 20 percent of today’s American households are multigenerational. A multigenerational household is defined as two or more adult generations living in one home or grandparents living in the same household as grandchildren younger than...
When thinking of buying a house, a first question is often How much do I need for a down payment? Ideally, a down payment is 10 percent to 20 percent of the purchase price, which...
Owners of business or investment property may want to sell and reinvest in a similar new property. An IRS rule allows you to accomplish this goal while deferring capital gains taxes on the property sale...
After purchasing a new home and moving in, most new owners rush to buy new furniture to fill empty rooms. While those pieces may look just right in the showroom, they often lose their appeal...
The trend in home buying has moved away from large down payments. In fact, today’s average down payment is just 6 percent, with zero-out-of-pocket deals more common than you might think. Accumulating savings while working...
Artwork adds color and personalization to a home, and can also help define your style. Having photos, prints, or other art on the walls transforms a sterile space into a home. Whether you’re a collector...
In many home remodeling circles, doing it yourself — or DIY — has become more than just a term, but a way of life. It’s all about surfing for the right how-to video, right? Not...
Think you know real estate because you’ve bought and sold a home? Think again. Commercial real estate is a different ballgame, whether the property involved is an apartment building, shopping center or office space. How...
Congress and the president passed the most sweeping tax law overhaul in a generation at the end of 2017. Let’s take a look at how the tax benefits of homeownership have changed and how the...
