Nevada first-time homebuyer programs
The Silver State is living up to its glitzy name, but for now the prized commodity may be real estate. Home sales prices rose 26% year-over-year to a median of $457,000 in April […]
First-time homebuyer assistance programs in Georgia
Georgia, one of the fast-growing Southeastern states, continued to see its real estate prices rise in 2022. The median sales price in the Peach State was $364,400 in April 2022, indicating a 19% […]
Will Biden’s student loan forgiveness stand up in court?
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $10K or $20K of a borrower’s federal student loan debt may have tax implications at the state level. Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, […]
A first-time homebuyers’ guide to Michigan
With Detroit’s revitalization, the resort towns on the shores of the Great Lakes, and the proximity to wilderness in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan real estate is hot. The good news for first-time homebuyers: The […]
A first-time homebuyers’ guide to assistance programs in Idaho
The Gem State’s relatively affordable and attractive housing has been luring both local first-time homebuyers and residents from nearby high-cost states like California for years, with activity peaking during the pandemic. March 2022 […]
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to New Jersey
The Garden State saw record real estate sales in some areas in recent years as city dwellers fled to the suburbs and more rural areas amid the pandemic. The market slowed a bit in […]
5 assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in Tennessee
It’s a long journey through the 440-mile length of Tennessee. That’s why the Volunteer State is divided into three Grand Divisions — East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee — each with a unique […]
If interest rates are rising, why isn’t my bank account earning more?
With all the talk of rising interest rates, it’s natural for consumers to assume that the rates on their bank accounts are headed up too. To fight record inflation, the Federal Reserve (the […]
Everything you need to know about buying a first home in Florida
Florida’s ever-growing population, robust job growth, and new industries all make for a hot real estate market. This year is no exception. Home prices increased 23% in a year to a median sales […]
Your recession survival guide
Recession warnings are everywhere. With interest rates rising, inflation hitting the highest levels in 40 years, and stocks plunging into bear market territory, most people are more than a little worried. Let’s face it, many […]