People have a lot of different ideas on how they want their home to look. Some want a modern look while others like traditional cottages. But one thing that more and more people want is smart technology in their homes. This adds value and desirability to your home making it easier to sell for the […]
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Tax Surprises When Buying or Selling a Vacation Property
Buying a second home is a major undertaking and it is important to consider all of the tax implications when entering into such a significant transaction. What will you do with the property? Will it be exclusively for your family’s use or do you want to rent it out when you are not using it? […]
What are accelerated payments?
An accelerated payment is a mortgage payment that is increased slightly so that you can pay off your mortgage faster. There are two common types of accelerated payments: bi-weekly and weekly. Of the two, bi-weekly is the much more common choice because it matches with pay dates more often. An accelerated payment works by increasing […]
6 Home Purchasing Closing Costs
When you purchase your home, there are 6 additional costs to account for. They include: Here’s an overview of what you can expect. Home and Fire Insurance. Mortgage lenders will require a certificate of fire insurance to be in place by the time you take possession of your home. The amount required is generally at […]