• How to Actually* Save for a Down Payment,Jeff Landers

    How to Actually* Save for a Down Payment

    Buying a home is a big financial move, and it all starts with one key step: coming up with a down payment. That chunk of change might feel out of reach right now, but the truth is, most buyers don’t put 20% down—and you probably don’t need to either. In fact, according to a recent Zillow survey, 72%

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  • This Tax Rule Hasn’t Changed Since 1997—and It’s Hurting the Market Today,Jeff Landers

    This Tax Rule Hasn’t Changed Since 1997—and It’s Hurting the Market Today

    There’s a big reason today’s housing inventory is so tight, and it’s not just mortgage rates—it’s taxes. Specifically, a decades-old capital gains tax rule that hasn’t kept pace with home values. It’s quietly locking people into homes they might otherwise sell. Here’s what’s going on. Right now, whe

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  • What No One Tells You About Owning Your First Home (But Should),Jeff Landers

    What No One Tells You About Owning Your First Home (But Should)

    Almost every homeowner has a story. Ask them how they felt the day they closed on their first home, and you’ll likely get a huge smile and a story full of excitement and pride. But fast forward a few months (or years), and that same homeowner will probably share the other side of the story — the thi

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