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Apr 12, 20231 min read

Paying off debt for a mortgage. When, why or how ?

I was recently presented with these questions and I thought it might be useful to share: (1) Do I need to payoff debt before the mortgage...

Apr 5, 20232 min read

Capital Gains Tax Exclusion

Information and calculations copied from Momentifi.com HOW DO YOU CALCULATE CAPITAL GAIN? The capital gains tax is a tax that you pay on...

Apr 3, 20232 min read

DEPRECIATION: What is it ?

WHAT IS DEPRECIATION? Real estate investors can claim a tax deduction for the decrease in value of improvements on their investment...

Apr 3, 20231 min read

Economic Calendar and Mortgage Rates

SURGING OIL PRICES. Oil prices jumped over 6% on Monday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their...

Mar 29, 20231 min read

CALHFA DREAM FOR ALL SHARED EQUITY PROGRAM

CALHFA'S new program for First-time home buyers is an amazing opportunity which will only be around for a very limited amount of time....

Mar 27, 20231 min read

Top Items That Could Impact Mortgage Rates this Week 3/27/23

FLIGHT-TO-QUALITY TRADE UNWINDS IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS. Mortgage bonds opened sharply lower Monday and stocks are set to rally after...