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Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

October 4, 2023 by Rilian Ball

With all of the expense that can go into buying and selling a home, it's good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time. When the New Year rolls around and you're sitting down to the task of completing your taxes, here are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind. Gaining from Capital Gains In the event that you've made money off the sale of your home through a capital gain, it's possible that you may be able to exclude this amount from your tax filing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Mortgage

What to Look For During Your Home Inspection

June 30, 2023 by Rilian Ball

Buying a new home is an exciting and significant milestone in anyone's life. However, it's essential to approach the homebuying process with caution and thoroughness to ensure that you're making a sound investment. One crucial step in the homebuying journey is the home inspection. A home inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of a property's condition, aiming to uncover any potential issues or concerns that could affect its value or safety. Below are some tips to remember when navigating a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: Home Inspection, Real Estate

In The Current Housing Market, Prospective Buyers Must Remain Patient

June 3, 2021 by Rilian Ball

The housing market has been through many ups and downs during the past 12 months. Now, buyers are facing a unique challenge as they try to find the right house in the perfect seller’s market. Right now, real estate is extremely competitive, as low inventory has continued for several months. As mortgage rates remain low, more people are looking for homes, increasing the competition. Some people are reluctant to sell because they know they will face the same challenges of trying to find a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: Low Inventory, Mortgage, Seller's Market

Buying a Home Where Someone Passed Away

May 28, 2021 by Rilian Ball

A key factor that often drives the sale of new homes versus existing ones tends to be cultural. Rather than being financially-driven or associated with location factors, many homebuyers will steer clear of existing homes where someone has passed away. The primary fear tends to be concerns about a leftover spiritual residual in the home that could affect the new homeowners. Despite the abundance of TV shows about ghost-chasers and similar, the stigma of a dead person’s home has been around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, Inherited Home, Property History

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