1. Loan Search – Buyers should seek the advice of an experienced mortgage professional, someone who will help determine which financing options best suit their needs today and in the future.
2. Loan Application – It’s crucial that consumers supply the lender with...
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Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” More than 200 years later, this certainly holds true. And while being a homeowner won’t add years to your life, the modern tax code has a number of benefits...
The national housing market got its third piece of good news in 3 days:
Monday: Existing Home Sales up
Tuesday: Home values appear higher nationally
Wednesday: New Home Sales up
And although national real estate statistics are irrelevant to the local markets in which real estate transactions happen, to a...
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As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the IRS has officially released Form 5405 — better known as the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Form.
True to tax code standards, the 10-field form is accompanied by 3 pages of instructions.
Form 5405 is a helpful,...
As far as financial awareness is concerned there are multiple factors to take into consideration when weighing the benefits of purchasing a home. Yes there are tax breaks and credits and we are looking at the possibility of massive inflation. “Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home?” As discussed in...