A few years ago, the South Bend Tribune reported real estate experts as positive that the Indiana housing market would stay strong and robust for future homeowners. Turns out experts were proven right, as of July 2022 the Wall Street Journal’s housing index results...
Within a volatile real estate market, the slightest of imperfections can be what hurts a home appraisal for sellers. Homeowners trying to list their homes for sale can become stressed when faced with preparing for multiple issues that could impact their appraisal...
The American Dream. Many are familiar with the idea that owning your own home, starting a family, and having a stable job is the prospect of success. Even as times change, this idea of success has been passed from generation to generation as an aspirational goal to...
Everyone appreciates the backspace cursor on a keyboard. Misspell something? Delete. Unnecessary word or paragraph? Delete. Now imagine if you had a backspace for the real world- thankfully you already have one. Contingencies in real estate provide a way for one or...
For prospective homeowners, there are a plethora of loan options available. The decision-making process to find the perfect terms can be quite overwhelming and stress-inducing. Conventional loans, Jumbo loans, Fixed-rate loans, Government-insured loans, and the list...
For many consumers, purchasing a home is likely to be one of the largest transactions they will ever make. Real estate wire fraud is not a new concept and has been on the rise in recent years due to the large sums of deposits being exchanged. However, doing your due...
Beginning January 1, 2023, Indiana home and property owners will no longer be able to claim the mortgage deduction on their annual property taxes. This comes in part of the HEA 1260 repeal of IC 6-1.1-12-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Maximize Your Tax Return with These...
As one of the oldest and most popular assets, real estate investing can be a sound strategy for building your wealth, if you play your cards right. Jumping into the world of real estate can be intimidating, especially for those who are new to investing. However, what...
The arrival of spring marks three things: blooming flowers, warmer weather, and tax time. We understand that filing your taxes can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re a new homeowner. From gathering your income, documents, and other miscellaneous information,...
If you are in the market for a new home, a foreclosure may be the diamond in the rough that you’re looking for. Like other aspects of real estate, there are pros and cons of buying a foreclosed home and while it may seem like an excellent strategy to get a home for a...
