Finances & Taxes | Home Ownership Finances | HouseLogic https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:34:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.houselogic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-hl-site-icon.png?w=32 Finances & Taxes | Home Ownership Finances | HouseLogic https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/ 32 32 155326778 Reverse Mortgages: Pros and Cons https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/financing/reverse-mortgages-pros-and-cons/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:34:17 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=137517 Learn the basics to avoid surprises.

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7 Benefits of Buying a Home https://www.houselogic.com/buy/7-benefits-of-buying-a-home/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:44:15 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=131826 Interest rates are only one factor when it comes to buying a house now.

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How to Move Past Student Debt — and Into a Home https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/financing/how-to-move-past-student-debt-and-into-a-home/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:29:42 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=112226 You've got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker.

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How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan https://www.houselogic.com/buy-sell/how-to-shop-around-for-a-mortgage-loan/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:48:27 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=104064 Home buyers who do mortgage loan shopping can avoid leaving money on the table.

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How to Check for Flood Risk During Home Buying https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/home-insurance/how-to-check-for-flood-risk-during-home-buying/ Wed, 05 May 2021 21:41:00 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=104007 Work with professionals who can assess flood risk and help you decide how much you can tolerate.

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Coronavirus Mortgage Relief: What You Need To Know https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/financing/coronavirus-mortgage-relief/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:23:42 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=99523 It's a confusing time, but lenders are putting remedies, like forbearance, in place to help homeowners.

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35 Money-Saving Household Habits https://www.houselogic.com/save-money-add-value/save-on-utilities/how-to-save-money-each-month/ Thu, 16 May 2019 17:51:39 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/?p=94393 Adopt a few of these home tips to find a bit more cash each month.

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Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction? https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/taxes/mortgage-interest-deduction/ Sat, 22 Dec 2018 01:05:55 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2018/12/21/tax-deductions-for-homeowners-have-changed/ Details can be tricky. Double-check yourself with these tax rules affecting homeowners.

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Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible? https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/taxes/are-closing-costs-tax-deductible/ Sat, 22 Dec 2018 00:57:30 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2018/12/21/are-closing-costs-tax-deductible/ Here's the scoop on what's tax deductible when buying a house.

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Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval: A Checklist for Each Type of Loan https://www.houselogic.com/finances-taxes/financing/documents-for-mortgage-pre-approval/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:13:54 +0000 https://www.houselogic.com/2018/12/13/documents-for-mortgage-pre-approval/ Whether you're self-employed or applying for an FHA or USDA loan, here's the pre-approval paperwork you need.

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