The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
Not all debts are the same. Although most forms of lending carry risk, certain lending decisions are more likely to send you into a downward debt spiral. We call them debt traps.It's...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2022
Owning a home is still an integral part of the American Dream, but it can be costly to achieve that dream, let alone keep it alive. According to a study, it takes an average of $40,224...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 04/09/2022
Given the disruption of blockchain in financial services and their subsequent widespread application across industries, it's hard to find a segment that the technology hasn't...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/15/2022
This article sheds light on vital tax tips that can significantly help real estate investors. Be OrganizedIf you want to get back the funds you believe you deserve for the tax...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 05/24/2021
1031 exchange is simply a swap of an investment property for another. Since most swaps are considered sales, they are taxed. Meeting the requirement of 1031 will remove or reduce your...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/24/2020
The points you paid for when you signed a mortgage to buy your home can help you reduce your federal tax bill. With scores, sometimes referred to as loan origination points or discount...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/30/2019
Buying a house can be very expensive. First is the down payment. Then there are closing costs, including appraisal, inspection, and title search fees. And once you own it, your expenses,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/18/2022
In taking out a mortgage point, you get an interest rate based on many factors like your credit profile and the market rate. Also, there are times you get the chance to buy points...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 08/24/2021
