by Mark Chaffee | Feb 23, 2021 | Mortgage Tips
As a homeowner, it’s important to stay on top of your finances. One key factor in doing so is making sure you’re getting the most out of your mortgage. If you’re goals or situation have changed or if better mortgage options have become available, it may be time to...
by Mark Chaffee | Feb 16, 2021 | Housing Affordability, Mortgage Tips
If you’re on the fence about purchasing a home, here’s an important piece of advice: buying a home sooner rather than later could save you money. This is because three things can happen while you’re waiting to buy: Mortgage rates can increase Home prices can increase...
by Mark Chaffee | Feb 9, 2021 | Real Estate Market
In 2019, the idea of buying or selling a home during a global pandemic seemed inconceivable to many people. Nonetheless, millions of Americans did just that the following year. Like every other aspect of American life, the real estate process was tested by COVID-19,...
by Mark Chaffee | Feb 3, 2021 | Mortgage Tips, Personal Finance
Owning a home has several financial benefits, and that includes potential tax savings. As a homeowner, you may be able to reduce what you owe the IRS by itemizing available homeownership tax deductions. While itemizing isn’t beneficial for most taxpayers (only about...