Parents want to send their kids to good schools. That’s why they flock to neighborhoods that purport to have them—sometimes paying thousands more to live there. But what does a “good school” really mean? As with all things parenting, you have to decide for yourself what’s best for your family. Today, finding a good school…
Month: March 2020
Spring Housing Forecast
Overall, it seems that 2016 was a pretty good year for housing. National average prices continued to rise, mortgage rates remained historically low, and there were clear indications that millennials, a generation which some feared would never buy homes, were beginning to enter the housing market. In many ways 2016 was an extraordinary and, for…
How Will My Home Purchase Affect My Taxes?
Homeownership Equals Tax Deductions One of the best (and least talked about) advantages of owning a home are the tax benefits. While some may know that there are advantages, many people are uncertain about what they are and how they work. In short, homeownership equates to tax deductions and increased tax deductions equals less taxes…
How To Approach Your Landlord About Buying Your House
Renting a home is a great alternative for those who are new to an area and are not quite sure where they want to plant their roots. It’s also the first step towards becoming a homeowner while getting one’s finances in order. But what happens when you end up falling in love with the property…
Should You List Your Home Now Or Wait Until Spring?
2017 is already shaping up to be a hot market when it comes to real estate! Inventory is low and the buyer demand is high. When it comes to the right season to list your home, there really is no right or wrong answer. Sure, the springtime seems to be the “right” time, but according…