Consider using a life estate when planning your estate and want the advantages of using a life estate to pass your home to your heirs. This type of property ownership allows the home to pass while avoiding probate and may help your loved ones reduce capital gain taxes.
Often as parents age they thing adding the children to the deed is a great idea. But the downside may outweigh the benefits. And a lot has to do with loss of control. Find out why adding your family to the deed can be a bad idea.
The overpriced home. Learn 9 reasons why home sellers overprice a home, the consequences of setting an asking price above fair market value, how to identify if your house is overpriced and how to avoid it.
An acre is 43,560 square feet. The history behind an acre has to do with farming and how much land can be plowed in a day. See what an acre would look like compared to Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium.
Many find the financial hurdles of buying a home overwhelming, especially when it comes to gathering enough money for a down payment and closing costs. Gift funds, a financial gift…
Days on Market is an essential metric used by real estate agent in guiding and aiding home buyers and sellers. It helps gauge markets, set pricing and helps structuring a negotiating strategy.
Now that the kids are gone and your headed into retirement, what are you going to do with that big house? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a 55+ community? Check out this guide to choosing an active adult community as well as how to successfully transition into one.
Downsizing is about simplifying your life. And is often triggered by a major life change like retirement. This article will cover 7 reasons why it may be time to downsize as well as reasons you may not want to. Find a plan to downsize as well designing your smaller space.
Aging in place is independent living in one’s own home as they age. It’s important as it allows older adults to stay in their homes longer. Get some great information to learn how to stay in the home you have always loved.
HOA or Condo fees are a necessity in a planned community like a condominium complex. When you purchase a home with an HOA there is common ownership of land, structures and amenities that need to be managed. Get a full understanding of HOA fees.
63% of buyers have a home office as a want and 23% as a need. The in-home offices is becoming an essential room in homes as more and more homeowners work from their house. Learn how to set up a home office and what to do with it when it comes time to sell.
Thinking of going it alone and selling your house without a REALTOR? Is it possible YES! As a For Sale By Owner or FSBO the first step is to make sure selling a home on your own is the right decision. Gain valuable insights into becoming a FSBO.
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