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Don’t Overlook these 2020 Tax Deductions. Last year brought lots of changes in the way we do things and especially how we work and care for our families. Stephanie Bateman has ‘Grouped’ a list of some of the deductions you may want to review before filing in 2020. Be sure to consult a tax professional […]

Top 10 home trends for 2021 — a permanent home office and resort-style living, indoors and out — are directly connected to needs we discovered while staying put during the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers at the real estate marketplace Zillow came up with 10 home updates people want to make it easier to continue to work, […]

Want to know how much Americans have saved in 401(ks)s at Every Age? Me too! Stephanie Bateman, Associate Broker See how much American have saved in 401(k)s in Every Age Group. Nadine El-Bawab MSN Money While younger people just entering the workforce may think that they do not need to worry about retirement savings until […]

What are loan points and lender credits and how do they work? Generally, loan points and lender credits let you make tradeoffs in how you pay for your mortgage and closing costs. loan Points, also known as discount points, lower your interest rate in exchange paying for an upfront fee. Lender credits lower your closing […]

The Breakdown of a Realtor’s 6% Fee Is a Realtor’s Commission Really Worth It? We used the chart below to understand where your money really goes. The Cooperating [Buyer’s] Broker Gets Half Off the top, the Buyer’s Broker receives half of the total sales commission due at closing. Don’t forget that nearby sold homes used […]

Did you sell your home this year? Thinking of Buying One? Being able to deduct closing costs is one of the many benefits of real estate. The only settlement or closing costs you can deduct on your tax return for the year the home was purchased or built are Mortgage Interest and certain Real Estate […]