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American Home Shield Home Warranty Plans: A 2026 Buyer's Guide for Homeowners

American Home Shield Home Warranty Plans: A 2026 Buyer's Guide for Homeowners

How an American Home Shield Warranty Fits Into Owning a Home A home warranty is a wager against the breakable...

Oct 6, 2026|9 min read
Are Moving Expenses Tax Deductible in 2026? What the Current Rules Mean for Your Move

Are Moving Expenses Tax Deductible in 2026? What the Current Rules Mean for Your Move

The Short Answer, and What Recently Changed Here is the direct answer. If you're moving for a new job or...

Oct 6, 2026|5 min read
Fair Market Value in 2026: What It Is, Who Decides It, and Why the Gap Can Cost You

Fair Market Value in 2026: What It Is, Who Decides It, and Why the Gap Can Cost You

Why Your Home Has More Than One Value If you ask 10 people how much a house is worth, they...

Oct 6, 2026|8 min read
Do You Need A Real Estate License To Flip Houses In 2026? What Every Investor Should Know

Do You Need A Real Estate License To Flip Houses In 2026? What Every Investor Should Know

The short answer: do you need a license to flip houses? In nearly every state, you can flip houses without...

Oct 6, 2026|4 min read
How Long Does It Take to Get a Home Equity Loan in 2026? Complete Timeline Guide

How Long Does It Take to Get a Home Equity Loan in 2026? Complete Timeline Guide

Understanding Your Home Equity Loan Timeline A borrower called AmeriSave frustrated because she thought her home equity loan would close...

Oct 6, 2026|6 min read
Pros and Cons of a 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage in 2026

Pros and Cons of a 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage in 2026

Why the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Remains the Go-To Home Loan If you've looked into mortgages at all, you've probably heard...

Oct 6, 2026|5 min read
5 Essential Facts About Freehold Estates Every Buyer Should Know in 2026

5 Essential Facts About Freehold Estates Every Buyer Should Know in 2026

In my 30+ years in this business, I've watched thousands of families navigate the path to homeownership. One conversation keeps...

Oct 6, 2026|9 min read
Are Home Equity Loans Tax Deductible in 2026? Your Complete Guide

Are Home Equity Loans Tax Deductible in 2026? Your Complete Guide

Why Home Equity Loan Tax Deductions Deserve a Fresh Look in 2026 Okay, so a coworker on our team recently...

Oct 6, 2026|9 min read
7 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Loan for Your 2026 Remodel (Plus What to Avoid)

7 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Loan for Your 2026 Remodel (Plus What to Avoid)

Okay, so here's what happened. Last month I was working with our project team on updating our homeowner education materials....

Oct 6, 2026|5 min read