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The Best Tax Deductions for Homeowners Filing for 2023

The Best Tax Deductions for Homeowners Filing for 2023

It’s tax time, which means you have until the middle of April 2024 to cash in on the 2023 tax year. it’s time to reap all the best homeowner tax deductions and credits to maximize your return (or reduce how much you owe). No matter what, it’s a win-win because every...
The Best Renter Tax Breaks for 2023 Filing!

The Best Renter Tax Breaks for 2023 Filing!

Are there any good renter tax breaks out there? During tax time, essential documents arrive via snail mail and your inbox in staggered succession. While renters don’t get the big homeowner tax breaks like mortgage interest and depreciation, they still have access to...
Can I Use an SBA Loan to Buy an Investment Property?

Can I Use an SBA Loan to Buy an Investment Property?

Can I use an SBA loan to buy an investment property? Investors seeking to grow their portfolios look to various loan programs, such as hard money loans, a home equity line of credit, an investment line of credit, and more. Many also often wonder if they can use an SBA...
What Is an Appraisal Gap?

What Is an Appraisal Gap?

When the real estate market cycles into a competitive seller’s market, many homebuyers must deal with something called an “appraisal gap.” What is it and how can you make the best moves during the home buying process? What is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is the...
New Tax Breaks For 2023 Home Upgrades

New Tax Breaks For 2023 Home Upgrades

New Tax Breaks For 2023 Home Upgrades Homeownership has a lot of perks including building equity and snagging some of the best homeowner tax credits and deductions. In 2023, the federal government created even more tax deductions for homeowners through the Inflation...
Down Payment Help in Virginia

Down Payment Help in Virginia

Virginia Down Payment Assistance Programs If you live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you can potentially receive grants to pay for closing costs and down payments for a home loan. The Virginia Housing Development Authority, established in 1972, raises money in...
Down Payment Help in Maryland

Down Payment Help in Maryland

Down Payment Help in Maryland Every state has unique programs that can help homebuyers access funds to buy a home. Instead of reinventing the wheel, The Mortgage Reports made a comprehensive list of homebuying assistance and grant programs for all 50 states. When it...
5 Little-Known Homebuying Secrets

5 Little-Known Homebuying Secrets

Hiding in Plain Sight: 5 Secrets That Make Buying a Home More Affordable There are opportunities all over the place to make the path to homeownership easier. Other people are taking advantage of these opportunities, so why not you? Here are 5 secrets that are hiding...