Squatting is increasingly common across the country. Squatting occurs when someone occupies someone else’s property without the owner’s permission and intends to stay there. Squatters can sometimes take formal legal possession of property against the...
It’s frightening to think of someone legally seizing your home, but it can happen if you lose a lawsuit or fall too far behind on your mortgages or taxes. Here’s what you need to know...
When someone visiting your property gets injured, does your homeowners insurance cover their medical and other expenses? What if they sue you? What should you do if a person is injured on your property? Accidents...
Nearly five million cats and dogs are covered by their owners with pet health care insurance, almost double the number of pets five years ago. Pet insurance is a godsend when your pet unexpectedly has...
Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Less than three years ago, rates were below 4 percent. Now they are above seven, and monthly payments have soared. This has driven home sales down...
In recent years, short-term home rentals have soared thanks to online services such as Airbnb and VRBO. Renting your property to short-term guests can be easy to earn cash to build home equity. But there...
You may rent out a guest bedroom to short-term tenants through Airbnb or another home-sharing site. If so, it’s essential that you understand the tax rules for using your home to earn short-term rental income....
If you own a house that you use as a vacation rental but also use the property yourself at times, you should know some important federal income tax rules. Here’s our guide. The number of...
Home improvement projects are costly. Prices have soared over the last couple of years from materials to labor as we’ve suffered through worldwide shortages, supply chain issues and inflation. Check out this handy rebate finder...
If you are a homeowner behind on your mortgage payments, you may be able to extend the term of your mortgage to 40 years under a federal program that began May 8, 2023. The Department...
