Real Estate
New Program May Reduce Mortgage Principal for Underwater Homeowners
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
The government recently launched a program for underwater homeowners that doesn’t just lower interest rate or extend mortgages, but actually reduces principal.
A Sales Tax When You Sell Your Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 20, 2010
Have you heard that beginning January 1, 2013, you’ll have to pay a 3.8% tax on the proceeds of any home you sell?
UPDATE: Outrage Over the Most Outrageous Fee Ever
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 8, 2010
A fee that lasts 99 years? Thankfully, we weren’t the only ones really upset about it. The “capital recovery fee” is becoming increasingly illegal.
Houses Now Selling for Less Than Used Cars
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 31, 2010
When the pendulum swings from overbought to oversold, bargains abound. It happened last year in the stock market, and it’s happening now in some housing markets. The case of the $19,000 condo.
Rent or Own Your Home? New Rules
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
It used to be an easy decision – owning is better than renting. But after price declines greater than those suffered during the Great Depression, deciding whether to buy a home isn’t so simple. Here are the new rules.
10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Real Estate Agent
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 2, 2010
If you’re trying to sell a house, the right help is crucial. Here are ten questions you should ask to hire the right real estate agent.
4 Ways You Lose From Financial Reform
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 19, 2011
The recently-enacted financial regulatory reform bill bashes the profitability of banks in numerous ways. Is there any doubt they’ll try to make up for it at your expense?
Why You Should Buy Stocks and Houses Now
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 5, 2015
Stock market? Falling. Housing market? Unstable. Savings accounts? Paying zilch. What’s an investor to do? Here are my predictions on where we’ll be in the summer of 2012, along with a look at my personal portfolio.
How to Buy Property for Back Taxes
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 29, 2020
While foreclosures are one way to buy property cheap, they’re not the only way. You can also buy property by paying past-due real estate taxes. Here’s how it works.
New Penalty for Homeowners Who Walk Away
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 5, 2015
Losing your home to foreclosure is one thing, but walking away just because it’s financially convenient could keep you out of an FHA-backed mortgage for seven years.
Lost a Home To Foreclosure? Here’s How Long It Will Take To Buy Again
Brian O'Connell on June 17, 2010
Losing a home to foreclosure isn’t a pleasant experience, but it’s not the end of the world or the end of being a homeowner.
The Mother of Outrageous Fees?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 16, 2010
A New York company recently announced a plan to collect 1% of the sales price of a home each and every time it’s sold for the next century.
Most Homeowners Think It’s OK to Walk Away
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 22, 2018
Only 23% of respondents in a recent survey said that it’s OK to stop paying their mortgage if their property is worth less than they owe. But that’s not the whole story.
7 Tips to Save at least $1,000 on Your Next Move
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 1, 2010
Here are some quick tips to save at least $1,000 on your next move, and a few more that will help reduce your stress.
How to Buy a Foreclosure
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 5, 2015
There’s no cheaper way to buy a house than through a foreclosure auction. But foreclosure buying is also the riskiest. Is it for you?
Should You Buy A Foreclosure?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 8, 2010
With some experts predicting that the housing market may soon be bottoming nationwide, now be a good time to buy a foreclosure.
How NOT to Buy a Foreclosure
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 25, 2010
Across America people are scooping up distressed properties at major discounts. But if you’re tempted to do the same, be aware: you can lose your life savings at the crack of a gavel.
Mortgage Rates Plunge to 25-Year Low
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 5, 2015
According to one well-known weekly survey, last week’s mortgage rates cracked 5% for the first time since 1985.
Sinkholes! Potholes! Are You Covered or are there Holes in Your Insurance?
Teresa Mears on June 17, 2010
All kinds of holes, from sinkholes to doughnut holes, can have financial repercussions. Which disasters does your insurance cover?
Transform Last Year’s Tax Refund Into Next Year’s Tax Credit
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 6, 2010
Got your tax refund from last year? Transform it into an income tax credit for next year, while making some some cool improvements around the house at the same time.
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