4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure
There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are...
Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying...
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a...
HOW TO DECORATE A SPRING LIVING ROOM
Spring is all about light and air. The days are getting longer and less overcast. The warm and fresh smells of nature are filling the air we breathe. Spring decorating should reflect this light and airy feeling. When decorating a Spring Living Room, you should aim...
FIXES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE LAUNDRY
These are two simple answers for common household laundry problems. 1. Clothes not as clean as you would like? During the winter months, the water coming from the cold-water supply can be colder than desired (this can also be the case year-round if you use well...
2 WAYS TO CLAIM HOME OFFICE TAX DEDUCTION
If you’re self-employed and work from home, you may be able to save some money at tax time by using the home office tax deduction. You have two choices on how to claim it, and those choices depend on your preference for time savings or money savings. One way lets you...
200,00 FEWER LISTINGS THAN 2020 THIS SPRING
KEY POINTS Based on calculation from Realtor.com, there were 207,000 fewer homes for sale in February than a year earlier. Core Logic states the prices in January were up almost 10% year over year. Lowest supply of home on Record in Spring 2021. Severe weather,...
Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our...
Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are...
Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),...