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Financial Information Get the Most Out of Your Tax Refund in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic continues to put a huge strain on household finances. Even in a normal year, a tax refund may be the biggest check you receive all year. This year, if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is allowing you […]
Financial Information Justice Department to Appeal Judge’s Order on CDC Eviction Moratorium After a federal judge in Texas ruled last week that the federal government’s eviction moratorium is unconstitutional, the Justice Department says it will appeal. The appeal comes days after U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker issued a 21-page ruling saying that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium is unprecedented, overbroad and unlawful. […]
Financial Information What is Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It A fast-growing form of cybercrime, wire fraud has led to major losses for homebuyers in recent years. Get to know what it is and what steps you can take to avoid it.  What is wire fraud? Real estate wire fraud is a scam that targets buyers while making payments during the home buying process. Attackers […]
Financial Information Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 7/27/2020 On this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew,” Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner is updating his housing forecast for 2020 and analyzing the National Association of Realtors’ June Home Sales Report. 
Financial Information A Guide to Mortgage Assistance During COVID-19 For some homeowners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a high level of concern about paying their mortgage. Fortunately, there are options to aid struggling homeowners from governments, financial institutions, and loan providers. The following information is intended to provide clarity on which financial relief options are available to you […]
Financial Information Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 4/6/2020 In the latest episode of “Mondays with Matthew”, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into part one of his two-part series analyzing the mortgage market. Today’s focus is on the substantial impact COVID-19 has had on jumbo mortgages. Check back next week when he’ll discuss conventional mortgages and provide his latest interest rate forecast.
Financial Information How Tax Reform Affects Homeowners New tax legislation was signed into law at the end of 2017, and it included some significant changes for homeowners. These changes took effect in 2018 and do not influence your 2017 taxes.  Here’s a brief overview of this year’s tax changes and how they may affect you*. The amount of mortgage interest you can […]
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