Understanding a 1031 Exchange
Understanding a 1031 exchange Real estate investors have a unique advantage in the tax code: the ability to defer capital gains taxes when [...]
What you should NOT do before closing on a mortgage
What NOT to do before closing on your mortgage You've spent so much time in your home buying process, the last thing you [...]
How the FHA 203(k) loan can help you win in NYC’s most competitive markets
How the FHA 203(k) Loan can help you win in NYC’s most competitive markets In New York City, “affordable” is always relative. What [...]
The real math behind owning a rent stabilized building in NYC
The real math behind owning a rent-stabilized building in NYC A clear-eyed look at income, expenses, upside, and tradeoffs Owning a rent-stabilized building [...]
How redlining affected homeownership in the United States
How redlining affected homeownership in the United States When people hear the word redlining, they often imagine a single policy designed to exclude [...]
Fix your own credit for a mortgage
What mortgage credit agencies do, and how you can fix your own credit for a mortgage When people hear “credit agency” or “credit [...]
How to use a blended rate calculator for debt consolidation
How to use a blended rate calculator for debt consolidation Managing multiple debts can feel overwhelming—especially when they come with different balances, interest [...]
When Are You Considered a First-Time Home Buyer Again?
When Are You Considered a First-Time Home Buyer Again? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves most people ever make. [...]
Can I say I live in a house I rent out
"Can I say I live in a house I rent out?": Why it’s not worth the risk (hint: AI is watching) When you [...]
Understanding Leverage for First-Time Home Buyers
Understanding Leverage for First-Time Home Buyers Introduction to Leverage Leverage, in the context of real estate, refers to using borrowed money—typically through a [...]