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...
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...
When your home’s roof is damaged, one of your first calls will likely be to your insurance company. But the best time to get acquainted with the ins and outs of your policy is before...
Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do” tasks to ensure a smooth move. At least one week before the move File a...
Proper estate planning can be a dreaded task but think of it as a gift to your heirs. Two primary legal entities are used in estate planning: wills and trusts. This summary provides a general...
In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which ripples through other lending markets, including mortgages. Further increases are possible. Are you helpless in...
