Buying, Owning, and Selling a Home

Applying for a Mortgage

Buying a home is... a process! A big first step is applying for a mortgage. Below are a few tips and some information about the things most mortgage companies ask for.

Numbers to Track When Buying a Home

Getting to the finish line on a home purchase is no small feat. But take a couple minutes and write these numbers down somewhere to help out your future self.

Pulling Money Out of Retirement to Buy a Home

Getting together the money to buy a home can be challenging, and pulling money out of retirement account might seem like a good idea. Here are some things to think about if that's something you're considering.

I own a home. What home expenses should I keep track of?

As a homeowner, you want to keep track of some of your regular expenses, because there's a good chance they could impact your taxes. We'll help you figure which things to track.

I own my home and have a home office and/or rent part of it out. How does that affect my taxes?

It's pretty common for freelancers to have a home office, but when you're a homeowner, things operate a little differently. The same is true if you're renting out part of your home on AirBnb or to a tenant. Here are some things to keep in mind.

Keeping Track of Home Improvements

Any time you're spending money to make significantly improve your home, make sure to keep track of what you're spending. It impacts the taxes you pay when you sell, but can also be important now if you have a home office or rent out part of your home.

Things to Consider When Selling Your Home

When you're getting ready to sell a home, you're gonna want to make sure you've got your ducks (and by ducks, we mean paperwork) in a row. Here's some info on the info we need for your taxes.