Are There Tax Advantages of Buying a Home?
If you’re thinking about becoming a homeowner any time soon, there are tax benefits to buying. In particular, tax deductions are one way to reduce your tax bill and income. Tax deductions are different from credits. Credits are money that gets taken off a tax bill. You can think of them somewhat like a coupon. A tax deduction reduces your adjusted gross income or AGI, reducing your tax liability.
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How To Choose The Best Refi: It’s Not Just About The Rates
As mortgage rates continue their freefall, more and more homeowners are opting to refinance. With the recent dips, experts are saying that even those who refinanced in 2019 should take a look to see if they can save money. How much is it going to cost you?
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RE/MAX National Housing Report
Home Sales Rise, With Sellers Getting Almost Full Listing Price
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Inspection vs. Appraisal: How Do They Compare?
When you’re buying a home, you’ll need two types of inspections—one is the actual inspection, and the other is the appraisal. They seem similar at first glance because both, as you might guess, involve a walkthrough of the property. They have different purposes, however. The information obtained is also reported to different parties.
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Is an ADU for You?
Whether you call them granny flats, in-law units, tiny homes, or carriage houses, accessory dwelling units (ADU) aren’t going anywhere. Except, possibly, in your (or your child’s) backyard.
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Corvallis Market Conditions
Shape of the Current Market: Spring 2024
March Real Estate Roundup
Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that "Mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, providing a bit more room in the budgets of some prospective homebuyers. Additionally, encouraging data out on existing home sales reflects improving inventory. Regardless, rates remain elevated near seven percent as markets watch for signs of cooling inflation, hoping that rates will come down further."
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