
Capital Gains Explained—What Long-Term Homeowners Should Expect When Selling
After decades in your home, selling can feel like the end of an era—and the beginning of a new adventure. But before you pop the champagne, there’s one important financial detail to understand: capital gains. If you’ve built up a lot of equity over 20 years, here’s what you need to know about capita

Your Home Is an Asset — Here’s How to Use It Strategically as You Age
For many of us, a home is more than just four walls and a roof — it’s a place where memories are made, families are raised, and milestones are celebrated. But as you move through different seasons of life, your home can also become one of your most powerful financial tools. Let’s explore how you can

Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper?: Budgeting for renovations and ROI
Picture this: you walk into a home that’s a little rough around the edges—maybe the wallpaper is straight out of the 1970s, the floors creak, and the kitchen has seen better days. Yet, you can’t help but imagine what it could become with a little vision (and elbow grease). The allure of a fixer-uppe
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