Source: Examiner — Although real estate is usually the most significant asset an individual owns, it is often overlooked as a vehicle for giving. The process may be a bit complicated, but donating real estate is an extremely tax-smart way to contribute to your...
Source: Finger Lakes 1 — Higher mortgage rates and a red hot housing market have brought challenges to residents in parts of the United States, but have done little to cool the market. For the first time since 2011 mortgage rates in the U.S. hit 5%. According...
Source: CNBC — Fewer people are shopping for homes, a sign that homebuyers are getting priced out of the market due to surging mortgage rates, which spiked to an average of 5% this week for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. The fixed-rate mortgage rate jumped 0.28%...
Source: Herald Tribune — Q: I was renting a townhome when my landlord sold the property. I was paying $1,200 per month as a single parent with one kid. The new owner told me that the Realtor said he could charge me more money for rent. So, he raised the rent on...
Source: CNBC — In just a matter of months, mortgage rates have surged from just over 3% for a 30-year fixed loan to just north of 5%. As potential homebuyers follow those figures, there is one thing they may be overlooking: their credit score. The three-digit...
