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Tag Archives: Taxes

Miss Out on the Homebuyer Tax Credit? You Can Still Deduct Mortgage Interest

Don’t fret if you missed out on the tax credit – as a homeowner you still have tax incentives to look forward to. Learn about the tax benefits of homeownership from today’s special Guest Contributor.

Tax Tips for Homeowners

We’ve assembled some tips to help you get the most tax perks from homeownership, and keep as much money as the law allows!

Down Payment Assistance Programs May Go the Way of the Horse and Buggy

Congress and the President are very close to agreeing on and passing the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This is likely good news for the real estate and mortgage markets across the country. However, down payment assistance programs are under consideration for being discontinued. This is bad news and something that will likely hurt consumers looking to buy homes and invest in communities.

Paying Your Taxes and Insurance Through Escrow

Your monthly mortgage payment may include taxes and insurance which can be made through an escrow account. But what is escrow and how does it work?

Deducting Private Mortgage Insurance from your Taxes

You may know by now that you can deduct mortgage insurance on your tax returns. But did you know that if you closed on a loan after Jan. 1, 2007, you might also be eligible to deduct private mortgage insurance?