On November 2, 2017, the Republican Party unveiled it’s tax plan, and some of the most interesting aspects of it relate to the housing industry. There are three key points to consider: A reduction in the amount of mortgage interest that can be deducted. A property tax deduction cap. Capital gains exemption limits which are … Read more
Your mortgage is something you have to pay off each month for decades, right? Not so fast. Many homeowners are using a hack to pay off their mortgage quicker and devote more of their income to saving for retirement. Here’s what you need to know about the effectiveness of bi-weekly payments. Are Bi-Weekly Payments a Good Idea? … Read more
Economic indicators show that in 2017 Orange County housing market will see an increase in home prices, increased sales, rent hikes, and booming home construction for the fifth year in a row. However, President Donald Trump is one, huge player that indicators don’t take into account. While trends are positive, the implementation of the new … Read more
Experts say that if you’re looking for a new home in Texas, it’s the time to buy. I know, they’re always saying buy, buy, buy. However, mortgage rates are low still, but moving up and home pricing is still a good deal when compared to the rest of the nation. Bring in the booming economy of Texas, and it’s almost a no-brainer. Regardless, surround yourself with good professionals and make sure you get the best deal you can. It never hurts to ask for a discount, the word NO, doesn’t hurt.
Shea Homes’ new home design option, Shea3D, lets buyers personalize their new home’s living space according to each buyer’s unique lifestyle. With Shea3D, customers have three living space options from which to choose: Outdoor-Centric, Entertainment-Centric, and Kitchen-Centric. Shea Homes developed this revolutionary design option based on communications in which customers indicated having flexibility in the … Read more
Safeco has been in the business of protecting its customers from financial harm since 1926, offering a broad selection of insurance coverage for autos, motorcycles, watercraft, RVs, and homes. Their unique homeowner’s insurance pricing system includes 30 tiers of coverage, that maximize your payment dollar and cater more closely to your exact and unique needs … Read more
Your home is certainly your castle, and even kings in the days of yore knew that protecting their castles (be it by moat, knight or tar) was part of being a smart owner. These days, marauders may not be as much of an issue, but theft, burglary, natural disasters and the occasional plumbing mishap are … Read more
This increase in home prices have many hoping that home prices have finally bottomed out and are on their way up…
Recent government plans to overhaul housing finance call for mortgage programs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to be replaced by a number of smaller companies that would carry out the current role of these two large agencies. Currently both Fannie and Freddie create and sell mortgage bonds backed by the federal government, but current proposals … Read more