Mortgage insurance premiums can increase your monthly budget significantly. They averaged between $100 and $200 a month as of the end of 2016. But sometimes they’re tax deductible—at least through the end…
The tax code provides several benefits for people who own their homes. The main benefit is that the owners do not pay taxes on the imputed rental income from their…
Most military personnel don’t have the time to pay attention to their finances. They are simply too busy, with families, friends and jobs. When servicemembers do have to make a…
A real estate deal is generally a long and stressful exercise that involves many steps and procedural formalities. Closing on a house occurs when you sign the papers that make the house…
The maximum loan amount is the highest amount that your lender authorizes to you. This loan amount applies to standard loans, credit cards, and even line-of-credit accounts. Several factors are taken into…