The Art of Homeownership Blog

Could Higher Interest Rates Save The Housing Market? It’s no secret that low interest rates over the past two years have been fueling the fire...

How Will The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect American Homebuyers? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has taken the world by storm. And while the United...

When Is Mortgage Interest Tax Deductible? 2022 tax season is upon us, and if you are a homeowner you are likely wondering how to take advantage of...

What are Closing Costs? You will have to pay closing costs when you buy a house. It’s part of the process that isn’t fun (let’s face it, nobody...

Use Your Current Home to Buy Your Dream Home Ready to sell your home, but uncertain how to compete as a buyer in today’s hectic housing market?...

What to Expect From a Home Appraisal and Inspection Home appraisals and inspections are necessary steps in the home buying process. A new home...

Why Billionaire Warren Buffett Gives Mortgages a Thumbs Up Warren Buffet describes the 30-year-mortgage as “the best instrument in the world.” He...

Is buying a house before listing your current one a good idea? Or is it better to sell your current house first? The answer is that it depends....

The first year of homeownership brings a myriad of changes large and small. Some alterations are to your finances and some are to your lifestyle. As...

Are Mortgage Rates Going Up? Everyone in real estate has been emphasizing the incredible mortgage rates over the last two years, but with inflation...