Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Posted by Jennie Temple on Mar 20, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments
Tax Benefits of Home Ownership U.S. taxpayers have enjoyed specific tax benefits for home ownership since personal income tax was introduced by the 16th amendment in 1913. While these benefits may not be the primary reason that motivates a person to buy a home, they are still tangible and not available to...
Six Reasons to Consider Rental Homes
Posted by Jennie Temple on Mar 8, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments
Six Reasons to Consider Rental Homes Single-family homes offer an investor the ability to borrow large loan-to-value amounts at fixed interest rates for long terms on appreciating assets, tax advantages and reasonable control. Some of these characteristics are not available through other investments. 75-80%...
Mortgage Loans from Relatives
Posted by Jennie Temple on Feb 20, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments
Occasionally, when dealing with close relatives who might also become heirs, signing a note and handling the paperwork properly may seem like a needless effort but it could mean the difference in being able to take a legitimate interest deduction. Home mortgage interest is deductible only if the loan is a secured debt...
Proof of Purchase
Posted by Jennie Temple on Feb 8, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments
Proof of Purchase People who experience a property loss are usually asked by their insurance company for proof of purchase which can come in the form of a receipt or current inventory of their personal belongings. Even the most organized people might find it challenging to find receipts for all the valuables in...
Attracting Buyers
Posted by Jennie Temple on Jan 30, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments
There is a common body of knowledge among real estate professionals that indicates that the longer a home is on the market, the lower the price will be. Many sellers discount this belief in the beginning because they feel confident their home will sell quickly. Lowering the price is the most obvious thing that can be...
Rent of Buy – You Pay for the House You Occupy
Posted by Jennie Temple on Jan 23, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments
Rent or Buy – You Pay for the House You Occupy The ironic thing about people who think they can’t afford to buy a home for themselves, end up buying the home for their landlord. There are several facts that support this notion. Mortgages, whether held by an owner-occupant or an investor, are usually...
