Author: Samantha Merritt

2020 was the year of WFH: Working from home became a reality for countless Americans, as company offices closed down to curb the spread of COVID-19. And, as the time nears to file your 2020 taxes, you might be wondering: Does your home office add up to any tax deductions for you? JannHuizenga / Getty […]

  Florida Realtors Dec. data: More closed sales (single-family sales up 21%, condo-townhouse sales up 27.7%), more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings year-over-year. Chief Economist O’Connor: Higher pending sales “strongly signal” higher closed sales into 2021. ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite the ongoing pandemic and a still struggling jobs outlook, Florida’s […]

By Gary M. Singer A father cosigned a loan so his daughter could buy a house, but what happens if he passes away? Would her brother be able to take over their father’s portion of the home? FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: My dad cosigned on the mortgage on my home. We split all the bills. […]

If buying a home in 2021 is on your to-do list, watching your dollars and cents should be too. Buying a home, even with a low down-payment, requires cash on hand. You’ll have out-of-pocket costs that will add up quickly. Here are the top ways to reign in small spending habits that will add to […]