(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) The pandemic affected everyone in different ways, but one of the biggest assistances offered over the last year was that the CDC, federal and state governments issued eviction and foreclosure moratoriums to buy time and prevent tenants and homeowners from losing their homes and shelters. The policy for renters, […]
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Virtual Real Estate Investments Breaking Records
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) We always thought real estate was a tangible asset, but some recent news has us rethinking even the most basic real estate fundamentals due to virtual real estate investments. Because — hold on to your hats! — some of the latest real estate investments aren’t something you can physically […]
Property Inheritance
Stepped-up basis is an incredible benefit to people who inherit property. Not only do they receive the property itself, the basis or cost value of the property becomes the fair market value at the time of the decedent’s death. This avoids recognizing the gain between the decedent’s cost and what it is worth when it […]
Less to Own than to Rent
The question is “financially speaking, are you better off owning than renting in the long term?” Renting a home has advantages. It is usually a short-term commitment from year to year and the landlord is responsible for the repairs. Owning a home with today’s low mortgage rates, the total house payment could easily be less […]
Why Invest in an Energy-Efficient Home?
(Photo by Brodie Vissers from Burst) Whether you are looking to build, buy, or retrofit a home, there are many reasons to invest in energy efficiencies. Today’s homeowners want sustainability, not just for home construction features, but to maintain long-term affordability as well. Most of the time when we think of energy-efficient homes, we’re just […]
Would You Buy a House Sight Unseen?
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) With the heat of today’s real estate market, home buyers are looking for any ways they can speed up the process including the willingness to buy a house sight unseen. With demand far exceeding supply, the most attractive homes hitting the market are selling super fast, and usually with […]
Don’t Fall For Easy Sales Hype From iBuyers
(Photo by Nicole De Khors from Burst) A lot of things have shifted from offline to online, especially over the last 18 months, but one easy scheme that may be too good to be true is the rise in online home buyers that promise to sell your house basically sight unseen. This is known as […]
Oldest Home in Burke for Sale
Have you ever wanted to see inside — or maybe live in — the oldest home in Burke for sale? Well here’s your chance as it just hit the market! Dating back to 1790, this fully renovated idyllic home is currently listed for just under $750,000. A Look at the Oldest Home in Burke for […]
