Finance

Buyers NAR -Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements If you choose to work with a real estate professional to sell your home, one of the first things you’ll do is negotiate and sign a listing agreement with the agent you’ve selected. Here’s what you need to know: What is a listing agreement? A listing agreement is a contract between you and your agent […]
Buyers NAR – Consumer Guide: How to Protect Against Real Estate Wire Fraud NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available. Buying a home is an exciting milestone and major investment for you and your family. You can keep your investment safe by being mindful […]
Buyers NAR – Consumer Guide: Escrow and Earnest Money Consumer Guide: Escrow and Earnest Money NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available. One of the steps between signing and closing on a home is when homebuyers typically deposit money into an escrow […]
Buyers NAR Consumer Guide: Property Taxes Consumer Guide: Property Taxes NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available. Wherever you buy a home in the United States, property taxes are a reality of homeownership. An agent who is […]
Buyers Seller Disclosures: Why they are important Consumer Guide: Seller Disclosures NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available. When selling a home, sellers must disclose certain characteristics of the property to potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can […]
Finance How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home By: Leanne Potts Published: August 25, 2022 You’ve got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker.   You want to buy a house. But you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt. You’re […]
Finance How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale By: Jeffrey Steele Published: March 1, 2024 When your home value goes through the roof, you may end up owing capital gains tax when you sell. Here are tips to limit tax liability.   Most homeowners hope for a substantial increase in home value – and […]
Finance 6 Tips for Maximizing ADU or Rental Property Tax Deductions 6 Tips for Maximizing ADU or Rental Property Tax Deductions By: Jeffrey Steele Published: April 10, 2024 Find out whether rental property tax deductions are worth your effort.   Some homeowners have generated income by creating rental space in their homes or adding an accessory dwelling unit — a smaller independent living space on their home’s […]
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