Every year when I do my taxes I can’t wait to add in those itemized deductions. I start off with a large number to pay and slowly whittle that down, but this year, those deductions didn’t get me very far. So what’s going on? 2018 taxes were a little...
The housing market is always a hot topic, especially if you’re planning on buying or selling. But, it can be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on out there with home prices, the real estate market, and interest rates. Here are three really...
One of the key questions that potential sellers typically ask an agent is, “What is the market value of my home?” Determining fair market value requires experience, knowledge, and honesty in finding accurate comparable sales. In answering this question, I attempt to...
YGRENE is the same PACE program for Northern California homes whereas the HERO home loan is for Southern California. Both are similar programs but it’s important to understand each and how to get out of it if you have gotten yourself into one thinking it...
Often referred to as America’s most hated home loan, reverse mortgages are actually making a comeback and they’re not as risky as a lot of people think they are. There’s a lot of common misconceptions about a reverse mortgage, the main one being the...