Homeownership

pspanA new home comes with excitement, hope—and often, a lot of paperwork. While most buyers focus on curb appeal, location, and loan approvals, few think to consult their CPA before signing a contract. That can be a costly mistake.

pWhy would any article discuss how to sell a home in winter?

pWhen a real estate investor or consumer puts money in the residence where he or she will live, that investment is often among the most expensive that he or she will make.

pIn the real estate lending world there is typically something called a “Pre-Approval” letter or a “Pre-Qualification” letter.

pIn our May 2015 newsletter article “Understanding Reverse Mortgages,” we presented an overview of what reverse mortgages are all about.

pspanIf you’re like me, then this is probably not the first time you’ve ever heard of rent-to-own as an alternative to more traditional methods of home purchase.

pspanHave you just closed on the purchase of your first home? If so, then a congratulations is in order! After years of dreaming and planning for what it would be like to finally have your very own home the dream has become a reality. You can now claim your own little piece of heaven!

pstrongspan style=color:#000000; text-decoration:noneBuying a home can be a complex issue in itself and that’s on top of just being able to afford it.

pstrongReverse Mortgages are usually marketed in an appealing way.