The cost to insure your home will vary depending on a wide variety of factors, including everything from the age of the house, your location, how far you are from a fire station and even your credit score. We thought it might be helpful to look at what you might pay for homeowners insurance on […]
It has always been possible as a homeowner to reduce your taxable income by deducting your property taxes and the mortgage interest you paid over the year. However, it may also be possible to deduct other home expenses, including your homeowners insurance premium (or at least a portion of it) if you are self-employed and […]
When buying a home, your mortgage is only one factor (and expense) that you will have to spend money on, you will also need to consider the monthly and everyday expenses that come with owning a home. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintenance are also expenses that you will need to budget for now that […]
The Florida homeowner insurance market has been in trouble for almost a decade at this point. As the number of lawsuits related to dubious roofing claims continues to rise, insurance companies continue to raise their rates or pull out of certain areas altogether. While the Florida legislature has attempted to stem the flood of rising […]
Saving up the down payment for a home can be difficult and can take a long time. If you are struggling to save up enough for a house down payment, you may want to consider an 80/20 loan which can help get you into a home, even if you don’t have enough for a 20 […]
While the cost of buying a home has risen dramatically in the last few years, a house still comes with a variety of benefits over renting. One of the biggest advantages is the fact that you can use the mortgage interest deduction to help lower your tax bill. However, the IRS rules that impact the […]
A bridge loan can be used if you are in the process of moving from one home to another or if your business needs some temporary financing to help cover operating expenses while waiting for long term funding. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about bridge loans. What is a bridge loan? […]
Nobody enjoys dealing with damage to their home or possessions and it all gets quite a bit more stressful if your insurer denies your claims or offers an insufficient amount to actually repair the damage. However, consumers do have options if their homeowners insurance claim is denied or they are unhappy with the settlement offer, […]
Replacing the windows in your home can not only improve the look and save energy, it can also increase your home’s value. If you are considering putting in new windows, you probably have some questions. In a recent Forbes article, two home renovation experts took the time to answer questions about replacement windows. Keep reading […]
If you are unhappy with your current home, you may be trying to decide whether to move to a new home or renovate your current house to add exactly what you want. While renovating allows you to add the exact features you want in a house, it can be difficult having to deal with permits, […]