Wondering how to get a mortgage, but scared to death you’ll mess things up? To be sure, buying a house is exciting, but there’s a fine line between excitement and pure, unadulterated fear. This emotional roller coaster can be partly explained by the fact that “money represents so much more than just currency,” according to Emily Stroud, a […]
What Are the Tax Benefits of Buying a House?
As a result of Donald Trump’s recent tax reform, up to 90 percent of taxpayers who formerly itemized their returns may do better to claim standard deduction. (Getty Images) When it comes to buying a home, reaping the tax benefits is a bonus. But, experts warn, tax benefits for homeowners and homebuyers shouldn’t be the sole reason […]
‘The Best Mortgage Advice I’ve Heard, Ever’
When it comes to mortgages, there’s an avalanche of advice out there—some good, some bad, and some that’s flat-out great. You know, the type of wisdom that makes you so grateful you heard it, it sticks with you and gets passed along to all who care to hear it. With the hopes of delivering only these golden nuggets of […]