by Marti Reeder | Jan 23, 2018 | Budgeting, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership
You’ve saved a down payment, chosen an experienced local Realtor, set your budget, and you know how much you can afford to pay for a home. But your mortgage is not the only cost you need to consider when buying a home. There are many other costs. Here are six...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 16, 2017 | Finance, Mortgage, PMI, Taxes, Taxes
One of the many advantages to being a homeowner is the ability to deduct certain home-related expenses from your federal taxes. Here are some tax deductions and credits you’ll want to be sure to take advantage of when you file your 2016 federal tax return. Mortgage...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 28, 2016 | Closing Costs, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
With 11 years as a Realtor® and 30 years of related industry experience, I’ve heard just about every question you can imagine from first-time homebuyers. Here are some of the most common questions I get along with the answers. I hope you find them helpful. Why should...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 1, 2016 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Reporter
Whether you already own a home or are considering buying a home this year, a home purchase is a long-term commitment, even if you have enough money to buy it outright. Here are the top 5 reasons to own a home in 2016: Your home is an appreciable asset and an...