Let me start this article with a big fat disclaimer: I’m not a CPA, tax attorney, or any type of tax specialist.  Any information presented here is based on my personal best understanding and should not be used as specific tax advice.   With that said, here’s a quick summary of what’s new: SALT Tax […]

Would you call a taxi for an emergency trip to the hospital, or would you call an ambulance? Imagine that you’re at home alone and you have chest pains.  Is it a heart attack? It’s getting bad and you need to get to an emergency room immediately.  If you can’t drive, the standard procedure would […]

Renovation loans are the best-kept secret in the real estate world. There are a few reasons for this. Just a couple months ago sellers would often get multiple offers and would have the luxury to pick the highest offer with the biggest down payment. Now the market has slowed a bit and houses are not […]

Do not pay for a loan modification!!! It’s illegal for anyone (including attorneys) to charge you for a loan modification. Keep reading to find out more . . .I meet with several people every week who are in a distressed situation. This could mean that they haven’t paid their mortgage in a few months (or more) […]