Homeowners are responsible for keeping their properties up-to-date. From time to time, that responsibility calls for making improvements. The IRS encourages homeowners to do so by providing the opportunity for tax deductions on certain types of improvements.

The CrossCountry Mortgage team recently sat down with Chris Bennett, principal of mortgage hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets, for his expert insights on the state of the market and what to expect in 2024.

The CrossCountry Mortgage team recently sat down with Chris Bennett, principal of mortgage hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets, for his expert insights on the state of real estate markets and what to expect as the housing market continues to unfold. Here are three key insights from our recent Trend Tracker webinar.

Your dream home could be found in a property that just needs a little lovin’. These days those properties are known as fixer-uppers, and they’re a great solution for those who want to modify an existing home exactly to their liking. Seeing potential in properties that need renovations can be very rewarding and sometimes cheaper than building a home from the ground up or buying a home that’s ready to move in.

The FHFA announces the 2024 conforming loan limits. Understand what loan limits are, how they are decided, and how these updated amounts impact homebuying.

Learn how to calculate your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) to assess your financial health for loans. Discover tips to lower DTI and secure better loan terms.