by Jim Crowder | Mar 24, 2016 | GENERAL
Seniors currently have $5.83 trillion in home equity, which is 16% above the pre-recession peak. Bankrate has a piece today detailing the new data, and what options it offers to senior citizens. President and CEO of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association,...
by Jim Crowder | Mar 23, 2016 | GENERAL
Stan Humphries, chief economist at Zillow, says that early May is the peak time to list your home. Basing his advice on a lower inventory this year, he posits that increased buyer competition will result in a faster sale. Furthermore, Thursday is apparently the best...
by Jim Crowder | Mar 22, 2016 | GENERAL
Previously-owned home sales decreased 7.1% in February. Winter weather played a role in the drop, with the areas subjected to the harshest weather affected the most. February sales are up 2.2% from last year at the same time. Forbes has more information here. ...
by Jim Crowder | Mar 18, 2016 | GENERAL
MSN has some tips for giving your children your home, and avoiding tax debt in the process. The options range from the incredibly simple, sell at the lowest price allowable by law—to the somewhat complicated, create a qualified personal residence trust (or...
by Jim Crowder | Mar 16, 2016 | GENERAL
U.S. News and World Report has a slideshow dedicated to investing in land successfully. Much of the advice is common sense, but there are a few tips that were of particular interest. Ensuring you have mineral rights, and that you’re on the water wait-list stood...
by Jim Crowder | Mar 15, 2016 | GENERAL
Fox News published a short piece on why your mortgage may not be showing up on your credit report. This could pose a problem in a few instances, namely if you were attempting to improve your credit scores. The article is worth a read....
