The Florida Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program provides cash back to first time homebuyers each year that they live in their new home. The MCC Program allows the homeowner to claim as much as 50% of their total mortgage interest … Read More
Did you know that the IRS gives you a 90 day window to place a mortgage on your new home and still take advantage of the tax benefits associated with “acquisition indebtedness”? What is Acquisition Indebtedness and Why Does it … Read More
In today’s market here in Gainesville many have lost value in their homes. Many would like to trade up to larger homes that would be more suitable for their growing families, but feel stuck because their current home isn’t worth what … Read More
There are those who will argue against home ownership vs the comparatively risk free alternative of renting here in the Gainesville area. However, we’ve all heard the old saying, “where there is no risk…there is no reward”, or some version of … Read More
Quarterly reports show improvements in local area real estate across the board: Median sales price of $107,000 up 20.2% over this time last year and the highest it has been since July 2009 Number of homes sold up 13.5% over … Read More
RealtyTrac has developed a list of the 20 best real estate markets across the nation, for investors looking to purchase single family homes as rentals. The analysis uses the average sales prices and rental rates for 3-bedroom homes, calculating capitalization … Read More