Minimalism has been a dominating theme in design and architecture over the past few years. What started as an art movement in the 1960s has become a mainstay for interior designers that creates peaceful, eye-catching spaces with limited furnishings and selective decorative pieces. Minimalist decor is focused on the concept of ‘less is more’ and …
Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your …
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market continues to trend upward. According to analytics firm CoreLogic, home prices were up 8.2% year over year. Interestingly, Idaho (15.7%), Maine (15.4%), and Indiana (13.6%) were the states with the highest increases. Plus, this past year saw record low interest rates, which is certainly a driving factor …
Rental properties are one of the best ways to earn passive income and build wealth, but “passive” is a little misleading—it can still be a substantial amount of work. However, with a little planning and dedication, you can run your properties efficiently while also keeping your tenants happy. TREAT IT LIKE A BUSINESS Successful businesses …
Purchasing a home comes with many tangible and intangible benefits. One that is commonly overlooked until the start of the year rolls around is the deductions you get on your taxes. As a homeowner, you’re likely able to deduct most, if not all, of your home mortgage interest resulting in a lower tax bill. Interest …
There’s no more important time to work on your credit score than when you’re about to apply for a mortgage. Improving your credit can save you a ton of money—we’re talking about thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Here are the actions you can take that will have a notable impact on …
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Imagine that you need to buy a new home all while trying to sell your current one. Andy and Kathy W. share their story… We had a few reasons that prompted us to make a move. For one, my commute to work was an hour and a half long each way, which was taking a …
WHAT IS IT? Proposition 19 is The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act which was approved by California voters on November 3, 2020. HOW WILL IT AFFECT ME? Homeowners 55 years of age and older, severely disabled, or whose home has been destroyed by wildfire or other natural disasters …
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can …
Who couldn’t use a bigger down payment? HomeFundIt is changing how it’s done, making it faster and easier. HomeFundIt™ allows home buyers to crowdfund the down payment on a home. The platform is designed to expand home ownership benefits throughout the community. Home buyers can leverage their personal networks of friends, families, neighbors, and coworkers, and …