Charitable giving can play an important role in many estate plans. Philanthropy cannot only give you great personal satisfaction, it can also give you a current income tax deduction, let you avoid capital gains tax, and reduce the amount of taxes your estate may owe when you die.
So, you’re wanting to buy your first home? Or, maybe you’re reading this just because your mom told you to research options for first-time homebuyers. Whatever your situation may be, it’s important to be prepared for what’s ahead.
Homeownership can be out of reach for potential buyers with low-to-modest incomes. In the past, traditional advice was for renters and potential buyers to save enough to make a 20% down payment in order to get more favorable lending terms.
April is National Fair Housing Month, a month that celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender. It’s also a time when we may all consider our homes and the roles they play in our lives.
If you don't really know what you're looking for in a home, how do you find the right one? Careful planning and consideration of your options can help ensure that you will be happy with the one you select.
With increasing rent prices, purchasing a home has become an appealing option for many. Here are some benefits of homeownership that renting doesn't provide.
The spring home buying season is here. It’s the time of the year that many home buyers start shopping for a new home.