Home Ownership

While most of us are necessarily familiar with our income taxes (if only because we’re hoping for a refund), not too many people excitedly follow their property tax value. That’s kind of a shame, because the National Taxpayers Union estimates that 60 percent of homes are overvalued for property tax purposes, while only 2 percent of […]

If you’re age 62 or older, own your own home, and are searching for different ways to fund your retirement, securing a reverse mortgage may be the answer for you. A reverse mortgage is a financial product that enables you to easily convert the equity.

There’s a reason a house is called a “money pit.” They are really expensive. If you’ve recently bought a house (or are planning to buy one in the near future), then you should be aware of the many expenses you’ll incur as a homeowner. Many of them are new, that you didn’t have to contend […]

While there is no such thing as a recession-proof home, some houses hold their value better than others. Especially whenever economies go through their boom and bust cycles. It would be easy if housing values were solely based on upgrades or innovations inside the house. However, the simple truth is that homes that keep their […]