The interest rate of an adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM, can rise or fall during its term. That’s the main difference between ARMs and standard 15-year or 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. ARMs start out with a fixed period During this period, an
What tax deductions, programs and housing allowances are available to homeowners? Let’s explore a few options that the IRS makes available. If you have a mortgage, you may deduct the interest paid, within allowed limits. You can also deduct state
A short sale occurs when a lender allows a homeowner to sell their house for less than what is owed on their mortgage. For example, if a homeowner owes $300,000 on their mortgage, in a short sale, they might sell
Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in the name of the business? You may want to rethink this approach. Any short-term benefits may be outweighed by the
If your estate includes significant real estate investments, the manner in which you own these assets can have a dramatic effect on your estate plan. One versatile estate planning option to consider is tenancy-in-common (TIC) ownership. What is tenancy-in-common? A
Before you close on the purchase of your new home, your lender will order an appraisal of the property you are buying. What happens during the appraisal process During this process, an appraiser tours both the home’s interior and exterior.