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New changes may jump-start mortgage approval process
Since the end of the financial crisis and subprime mortgage meltdown, obtaining a mortgage has been difficult – to say the least. From increased scrutiny during the underwriting process to ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ownership a reality, most rely ... -
Renting vs. buying a home
Is it better to rent or buy a home? Home ownership has always been a cornerstone of the “American Dream.” While it is certainly an accomplishment worth striving to achieve, ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ownership a reality, most rely ... -
Missing overlooked deductions can be costly
Each year, the complexities of our tax code cause many taxpayers to leave money on the table when filing their returns. As they say, you must pay taxes but you ... -
Will mortgage rate increases derail the housing recovery?
The housing market has been on a tear lately. In fact, according to last month’s S&P/Case-Shiller index, a closely watched gauge of national home prices, values increased by 10.9 percent ... -
Now may be a great time to consider rental property purchase
Now may be a great time to look at purchasing a rental property. With interest rates near all-time lows, improving supply and demand dynamics and low real estate prices, the ... -
New Year’s a good time to review financial game plan
The arrival of the new year brings both opportunities and financial concerns. Despite the uncertainties that exist, having a solid financial game plan may help you to reach your goals ... -
Get past the roadblocks of refinancing your mortgage
We may be witnessing one of the best refinancing opportunities in history, but there are roadblocks to overcome before you can take advantage of them. According to the Primary Mortgage ... -
Looking twice at tax deductions
At more than 16,845 pages long and ever-changing, the U.S tax code is one of the most difficult documents for the average American to understand. It’s no wonder many taxpayers ...
