Feb 21, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Margaret Heidenry Feb 21, 2023 (iStock) Of all the tax breaks available, the home office tax deduction is among the murkiest and most misunderstood. And the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made things even more complicated. So if you work at...
Apr 7, 2022 | Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
By Tara MastroeniApr 7, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So what is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is when a home’s appraised value is lower than the...
Feb 11, 2022 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Kathleen WillcoxFeb 10, 2022 (Getty Images) When a home’s status changes to sale pending, it means the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer and both parties are ready to move forward. Hooray! But even when all signs point to go, sometimes a home sale just never...
Jan 28, 2022 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Clare TrapassoJan 19, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Clare Trapasso) When I started looking for a home during the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I had a good idea of what I was up against. As a real estate reporter and editor, I was writing stories each week about home...
Jan 27, 2022 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Kathleen WillcoxJan 26, 2022 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) For many newlyweds, buying a home makes their union feel even more official. After all, finding the perfect space to grow old together may seem like the most romantic thing a new couple can do. Yet much like...
Jan 26, 2022 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Kathleen WillcoxJan 10, 2022 (Getty Images) Many people might picture homeownership as an event that happens only after two people get married and start a financial partnership. Some mortgages are still structured to reflect that idea. But nowadays, more single...