If you’re saving for a down payment, it’s normal to wonder if you have enough money in the bank. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but comparing your savings to the average down payment can be a good gut check. (Some encouraging news: Just about everyone is putting down less...
cartoonish city was entirely constructed for the film. However, it was mainly filmed in thereal-life town of Seaside, Florida, which was initially built in the 1980s as a planned community. Located about 20 minutes from Panama City Beach, the quintessential beach town seems from another era....
We had the amazing opportunity to talk withManuel Molinos, an expert realtor based in Ocala, Florida, who shared his analysis on the impact of covid-19 on the real estate market and explained some of his predictions for ...
However, now that I live in Washington State, that commute to Chicago is untenable and I’m excited to share some fresh news: I’ve been cast on the Upfront Theatre’s performance team. The Upfront is the spot in Whatcom County for improv; I’ve been lucky to guest twice before when...
I return to my mother’s house every year to get her yard ready for the summer. I pull weeds, plant new items, and in general, I clean up all of the flower beds and get the yard looking good again, since my mother is getting too old to do most of the work that is necessary. ...
Is your mortgage debt restricted to the purchase and improvement of your home? If you answered “yes” to both, you’ll face no additional tax burden for up to $750,000 of qualified mortgage debt, says Linda Goold, tax counsel for the National Association of Realtors. This amount was...
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In the meantime, it’s “business as usual” for buyers and sellers, Cobreiro said. “There is nothing that agents should be doing differently currently in their ongoing transactions.” A buyer or seller already in the market is probably not going to be affected by the settlement unless thei...
This year, PRG has produced and supported hundreds of events — from the Essence Festival and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to Post Malone in Times Square and the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo (view pictures and details from these events here). Back story Founded in 1983...
Rental property isn't entirely a passive investment. "Owning residential income property is not a hands-free affair," Albertson says. "If you don't want to manage the property, or can't, as in you live out of town, you'll be looking at 8% to 10% of your gross rents going to a...