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What is a 2-1 Buydown Loan and How do They Work

What is a 2-1 Buydown Loan and How do They Work By JULIA KAGAN Updated April 16, 2023 Reviewed by EBONY HOWARD Fact checked by KIRSTEN ROHRS SCHMITT Investopedia / Mira Norian A 2-1 buydown is a mortgage agreement that provides for a low interest rate for the first year of the loan, a somewhat higher rate […]
Tips to Make Tax Time Easy

Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction?

From Spotlight: Get Ready for Tax Filing–the Easy Way Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction? Details can be tricky. Double-check yourself with these tax rules affecting homeowners. Image: Ikon Images/Offset Like most homeowners over the past couple of years, you may have discovered that you can no longer write off your property taxes […]
Tips to Make Tax Time Easy

How Long to Keep Tax Records and More: A Checklist

Improve Your Money New From Spotlight: File With Confidence: Tax Tips for Homeowners How Long to Keep Tax Records and More: A Checklist For most tax deductions, you need to keep receipts and documents for at least 3 years. Image: Gerd Zahn/Getty Unless you live in a Hollywood Hills mansion, you probably don’t […]
Tips to Make Tax Time Easy

When It’s Time to Get an Accountant to Do Your Taxes

From Spotlight: File With Confidence: Tax Tips for Homeowners When It’s Time to Get an Accountant to Do Your Taxes Do you need a CPA? Or will a regular accountant do? Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Now that you’re a homeowner, your taxes may have gotten more complicated. And you may be asking yourself, “Do I need […]

Uncategorized What is a 2-1 Buydown Loan and How do They Work What is a 2-1 Buydown Loan and How do They Work By JULIA KAGAN Updated April 16, 2023 Reviewed by EBONY HOWARD Fact checked by KIRSTEN ROHRS SCHMITT Investopedia / Mira Norian A 2-1 buydown is a mortgage agreement that provides for a low interest rate for the first year of the loan, a somewhat higher rate […]

Tips to Make Tax Time Easy Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction? From Spotlight: Get Ready for Tax Filing–the Easy Way Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction? Details can be tricky. Double-check yourself with these tax rules affecting homeowners. Image: Ikon Images/Offset Like most homeowners over the past couple of years, you may have discovered that you can no longer write off your property taxes […]

Tips to Make Tax Time Easy How Long to Keep Tax Records and More: A Checklist Improve Your Money New From Spotlight: File With Confidence: Tax Tips for Homeowners How Long to Keep Tax Records and More: A Checklist For most tax deductions, you need to keep receipts and documents for at least 3 years. Image: Gerd Zahn/Getty Unless you live in a Hollywood Hills mansion, you probably don’t […]

Tips to Make Tax Time Easy When It’s Time to Get an Accountant to Do Your Taxes From Spotlight: File With Confidence: Tax Tips for Homeowners When It’s Time to Get an Accountant to Do Your Taxes Do you need a CPA? Or will a regular accountant do? Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Now that you’re a homeowner, your taxes may have gotten more complicated. And you may be asking yourself, “Do I need […]

Tips to Make Tax Time Easy Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible? From Spotlight: Get Ready for Tax Filing–the Easy Way Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible? Here’s the scoop on what’s tax deductible when buying a house. Image: tigerstrawberry/Getty The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want […]

Tips to Make Tax Time Easy 8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes 8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score to avoid common tax mistakes. Image: Erica Christoffer for HouseLogic As you prepare your tax returns for 2021, be careful not to commit any of these eight common tax mistakes, especially […]