Today’s housing market remains hot, with soaring sales prices, even as mortgage interest rates have almost doubled in the past year. Those factors combined with very limited inventory make it difficult for many would-be buyers to get a foothold in homeown
Jul 26, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Mortgage interest rates have jumped more than two full percentage points in the past year and with home prices growing at record high paces, buying a home might seem more out of reach than ever for some people. The good news is that there are smart ways t
Jul 19, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi
Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
Qualifying for the Exclusion In general, to qualify for the Section 121 exclusion, you must meet both the ownership test and the use test. You're eligible for the exclusion if you have owned and used your home as your main home for a period aggregating at
Jul 10, 2022 |