About: Maggi Pritchard

Most homeowners understand that a home requires ongoing maintenance, but many are surprised to learn that some of the most important components of a house have a limited lifespan. Waiting until a major system fails can lead to unexpected expenses, inconvenience, and in some cases, costly secondary damage. Knowing when...

When most people think about the tax advantages of owning a home, they usually think of deducting mortgage interest and property taxes. For years, those deductions were considered among the biggest financial benefits of homeownership. But today, fewer homeowners are actually receiving those deductions because such a large percentage of...

Many people dream about owning an additional property beyond their primary residence, whether it’s a beach condo, mountain cabin, lake house, city apartment, or rental house. But from a financing and tax perspective, not all properties are treated the same. How a property is classified depends largely on how often...

At this time of year, many homeowners start to take a closer look at where they stand. The pace of the market has settled, summer projects are wrapping up, and questions about value, equity, and future plans naturally come to the surface. It’s also the time when having clear, local...

When people hear headlines about mortgage debt, rising home prices, or higher interest rates, it’s easy to assume homeowners may be overextended financially. But when you look more closely at the numbers, and the lending standards behind them, a very different picture begins to emerge. According to the Federal Reserve,...