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Are Closing Costs Deductible?

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Meg Powers

The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions totaling more than the standard deduction, … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

When you’re house hunting, the pressure of competition can move you from “Hmm, I like that, but it’s too pricey,” to “I have to have that!” You think, so what if paying for this house will put me way over … Continue reading →

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Selecting a Mortgage Loan

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Whether you’re shopping for new bed sheets or a new car, the drill is usually the same. Hit the reviews, check with friends, and scope out the best deal. After all, who wants to buy a car that racks up … Continue reading →

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Home Appraisals Step by Step

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Most people have deeply personal reasons for wanting to buy a home. Maybe it’s the bathroom that feels like a dreamy, modern spa. Or that two-tiered deck just made for parties. Your lender doesn’t care about the freestanding tub. Or … Continue reading →

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First-Time Home Buyer Tips

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Buying your first home is a really big deal. How do you know which loan is right for you? How do you swing the down payment? How do you ensure your offer isn’t too low or too high? What don’t … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

There are a lot of steps to buying a house, and that takes time: It takes 50 days on average to just close on a home. How long does it take to buy a house? A lot depends on how much time you … Continue reading →

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Why Are Homeowners Removing the Fireplace?

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Some homeowners are viewing the fireplace as more of a liability than an asset—and they’re opting to remove it. After all, there are an average of 22,300 fireplace, chimney, or chimney connector fires each year, according to the Consumer Product … Continue reading →

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Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Think you’re not ready to unlock home ownership yet? That the financial hurdles are too high? You may be short-changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about home-buying are myths. Here’s the real deal. Myth: I Have to Put Down 20%. … Continue reading →

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Information Regarding Zillow Zestimates

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Attached to this is a link to an article published in the Tri-Cities Journal of Business spelling out the discrepancies between actual home values and Zestimates. Data on 532 local homes shows Zillow’s numbers run too high. Reprinted with the … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: appraisal

Are Closing Costs Deductible?

How to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse

Selecting a Mortgage Loan

Home Appraisals Step by Step

First-Time Home Buyer Tips

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Why Are Homeowners Removing the Fireplace?

Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages

Information Regarding Zillow Zestimates

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