FHA loans can be great deals for families with smaller down payments and for people in very high-cost housing areas. In fact, in areas where real estate is expensive, borrowers can take FHA mortgages for as much as $$636,150, but the limits vary from place-to-place. One of the differences between conventional and FHA loans is the required […]
Tax reform is one of the major ticket items on the current administration’s agenda, a measure that Congress hopes to tackle now that they are back from summer recess. When President Donald Trump first announced his modified tax plan—the first comprehensive change in 30 years—one of the main amendments was the elimination of itemized tax […]
The first thing to understand is what Zillow is not. Zillow is not in real estate. It is not a public service like a library. Zillow is a business website, established to lure eyeballs who want to gaze at homes and, in turn, to sell advertising to real estate professionals. Understanding Zillow’s Zestimate Zillow acquires […]
Here is an interesting post from a colleague, Nevin Miller, in Marin County, in the bay area. He’s been right more times than not, so its good to hear what he has to say. “Just what the heck is going to happen with interest rates? I get that question a lot – so let’s […]