BUY OR RENT? This question still comes with as much excitement as it does stress. While the traditional answer has always been to buy, many make the case that in today’s market it’s actually best to rent. With rising interest rates nationwide, the latter can appear to carry some weight. But keep in mind –…
Read MoreAs mortgage rates in southern California have continued to rise for almost a year, so have the concerns for buyers. In Long Beach, home values have gone up over 6.8 percent this past year according to the real estate website Zillow, which also estimates prices will continue to rise 1.2% in the next year. With…
Read MoreIf you’ve had preparation for tax season in the front of your mind for all of 2017, receipts and all, good for you – you’re ahead of the game. But if you’re like the majority of professionals to file in 2018, you’ve probably given your taxes little attention. Not to worry. It isn’t too late…
Read MoreThe Home A manageable place to start collecting your tax information is right where you rest your head. Simply having the social security numbers or tax ID numbers for yourself, your spouse and any dependents living with you gets the ball rolling in the right direction. Including the tax ID number for the person or…
Read MoreThe recent income tax overhaul will affect more than just the bottom line on your tax form. It might just influence individual decisions on the purchase of a home and possibly the overall direction of home prices. In recent years, the good news for home prices has been nonstop – Rates have remained low for…
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