Home Ownership

Lesson from the Tax Bill: Never Invest Based on Taxes Alone

The new federal tax bill punishes homeowners in regions where home prices and property taxes are high, such as many parts of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,…

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Home Ownership

One in Four Homeowners Dangerously Underinsured.

For those of you who own your home, it’s likely your largest investment/asset. That’s why I am so concerned that many of you may not be sufficiently protecting…

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Family & Estate Planning, Home Ownership

Two Insurance Mistakes Homeowners Can’t Afford to Make

With home values rising more than 40 percent from their lows during the financial crisis, a home is an increasingly valuable asset. For many of you, I know…

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Home Ownership, Investing, Saving

Are You Going to Win or Lose From Rising Interest Rates?

I want you to understand there is a big shift going on in our economy. I know you are well aware that interest rates have been very low…

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Family & Estate Planning, Home Ownership, Investing

The Smartest Home Buying Move Most People Ignore

Most homebuyers choose a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. There’s nothing wrong with going the conventional route and spreading your payments over 30 years. But I wish more people…

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Family & Estate Planning, Home Ownership, Investing

Don’t Over-React to the Mortgage Rate Rise

Over the past few months mortgage rates have begun to rise a bit. And the expectation is that they may continue to drift higher throughout 2017.

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Home Ownership

Get Your Finances in Shape for the Spring Home Buying Season

We all know that the busy season for buying homes starts in the spring and runs through early summer. That means that right now, in the middle of…

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Home Ownership

Avoid This Costly Refinancing Trap

In late July, the 3.4% average rate for a 30-year mortgage was near the historic low set in 2013. That’s great news for so many homeowners who were…

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Home Ownership

A Taxing Reason to Not Buy a Home

There are two potentially large tax breaks that come with buying a home. But listen to me: I never think it is a good idea to factor in…

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