Your income taxes will be affected by tax reform, and if you’re planning to buy a home this year, you should know how the new tax law has changed the rules of homeownership. Yes, you still need to find the
The New Tax Code – 6 Things To Know
2018 Is A Hot Year To Sell. So How Do You Buy A Home?
Inventory shortages are driving the housing market, making it a great year to sell a home, but a challenging one if you are a buyer. So just how do you make a winning offer? First off, you need to be
It’s Easy Being Green
It may be easier than you think to make lifestyle and consumer choices that are eco-friendly. Consumers demanded and manufacturers have begun delivering better, cheaper environmentally friendly products. Read on to find out how to make choices that are readily available, easily accessible, cost
Charming North Durham
As prices rise in downtown Durham, neighborhoods just to the north are becoming more appealing. This is a great area for young families to explore – it is possible to find a ranch style or bungalow home from the 1940’s
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools Ranked #1 in NC
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System was just ranked #1 in North Carolina and # 202 in the US, out of 10,574 districts. This result was based on test scores, graduation rate, quality of the teachers, diversity and student suspension and
3 Best Reasons To Buy A Home In 2018
As a mortgage banker, it is fairly obvious that I believe in homeownership. Not to mention that I’ve owned 2 homes in Chapel Hill, 1 home in Chicago, and I’m on my 6th mortgage. If you are considering a home
Reflections on the Financial Crisis of 2008
Kai Ryssdal interviewed the CEO of Fannie Mae for this article, which offers some great insight into just what Fannie Mae does. In short, Fannie Mae is one of the key players that makes the mortgage market work. The article
5 Housebuying Tips from Realtor.com
Here are some great buying tips from Realtor.com to consider as you plan to buy a home. Buried under item number 3 is a warning that starts with “Also be cautious of incoming emails…” which I think should be in
Surprise decline in U.S. home sales in December
The issue with declining sales is not that there isn’t demand. The challenge is that there simply aren’t enough homes available – national housing inventory is down 10.3% from a year ago, and last year was a hot market! This
Consider a 15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
Suze Orman thinks more people should choose a 15 year fixed rate mortgage, but I don’t think a 15 year fixed rate mortgage is right for everyone. However, if you have your retirement savings on track, along with 8 months of emergency funds