Sound Investments, Inc. Blog

Four reasons to list your home for sale now
Four Reasons to List Now

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Thinking of selling your home
About Selling Your Home

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Negotiate a mortgage buy-down
Negotiate a Mortgage Buy-Down

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Pet ownership affects home sales and purchases
Pet Ownership Impacts

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Home Improvements Save You Money on Capital Gain Tax
Improve Your Basis

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Factors that affect homeowners' insurance rates
Home Insurance Factors

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2023 Gift Tax Exclusion Increased
2023 Gift Tax Exclusion

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About Your Credit Score
About Credit Scores

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Save money on your home by saving water
Reduce Water Use

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Mortgage pre-approval advantages
Mortgage Pre-approval “Edge”

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Homeowner's Resolutions for 2023
2023 Homeowners Resolutions

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Don't wait for mortgage rates to fall.
Don’t Wait for Rates to Drop

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Concessions help you market your property
Concessions Help Marketability

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The Pros and Cons of Selling to a Real Estate iBuyer
Selling to a Real Estate iBuyer

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4 Ps of Real Estate Marketing

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Cash Now…Mortgage Later

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Is your home inventory up to date?
Up-To-Date Home Inventory

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Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage - ARM
Should You Consider an ARM

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Smart sprinkler systems
Smart Sprinkler Systems

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Get a Clue Report
Using a CLUE Report

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Sound Investments - Dynamics of Home Equity
Home Equity Dynamics

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Experienced agents can help you sell your house
More to Selling a House

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Faster or Lower Payments?

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2022 Conforming Loan Limits

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Identifying Phishing Attacks

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Price to interest ration in selling your property
Understanding Price/Interest

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Professional home stager stresses visual appeal
Lesson from a Pro

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The Right Agent for This Market

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When You Inherit Property

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Sound Investments Inc. Rate of Return on Rental Property
Rental Property ROR

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D-I-V-O-R-C-E

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Rent Out Your Home Tax Free

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Get the Rental You Want!

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2021 Love Your Pet Contest!

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How 1031 Exchanges Work

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Did You Miss Your Chance ?

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Some Interest Not Deductible

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Pay Down or Invest?

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Safe Travel During COVID-19

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Too Many Mortgage Options

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Time to Move ?

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Consistency

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Standard vs. itemized deductions in 2022
Standard vs. Itemized Deductions

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Real estate is still a good hedge against inflation
When Will the Market Turn?

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1031 Exchange
The 1031 Exchange

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PMI Facts
PMI Facts

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How to be well positioned to buy
Are You Well Positioned to Buy?

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Buying a Home can benefit during times of inflation
Benefit During Inflation

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Skills Needed in Today's Real Estate Market
Skills Needed in Today’s Market

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Assuming a VA Home Loan
Assuming a FHA or VA Loan

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Tips for Showing Your Home

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Paying down points can end up helping you save money
Paying Points to Lower the Rate

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The Value of a Real Estate Agent

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Conforming or Jumbo Loan?

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Periodic Checks

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Loan Names Added or Removed

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Equity Price and Agent
Equity, Price & Your Agent

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The First Offer

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Owning vs. Renting

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The Real Estate Agent’s Prayer

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Risky Negotiation Tactics

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Mortgage Forgiveness 2020

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Tax Refund Can Help You Buy

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Is It Time to Cancel Mortgage Ins.

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Buyer’s Closing Costs

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Moving Down in an Up Market

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Four Things to Do Before Listing

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Don’t Miss a Single Payment

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Grill Safely!

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How to Change the World?

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Building a Pool

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Paint the Front Door

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2022 Energy tax deductions
2022 Energy Deductions

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Mortgage Rate Buydowns help get into a new home
Mortgage Rate Buydowns

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2022 Untaxed Gift Limit Amount increased to $16,000
Untaxed Gift Limit Increased!

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What is PMI

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Avoid These Buyer Mistakes

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Sell yourself to a strong real estate agent.
Sell Yourself to an Agent

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The Three M's of Homeownership
The 3 M’s of Homeownership

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Making Needed Renovations Helps Enhance Your Property Value
Don’t Avoid Renovations

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Assumptions Make Sense Again

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Hedge Against Inflation

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Home: Your Best Investment

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Larger Payment, Bigger Savings

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Refinancing a VA Home Loan

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Home warranties are beneficial during the sale of your property.
Home Warranty in Sellers’ Market

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Home Ownership Cycle

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The Dynamics of Home Equity

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Credit Score and Mortgage

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Will the housing market bubble burst in 2021?
The 2021 Housing Market Bubble

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Win in a Low Inventory Market

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Optimize Your Sale Price

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Home Equity and Wealth

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Home and Mortgage Insurance

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Your Debt-to-Income-Ratio

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Accumulating Wealth

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At Sound Investments, Inc. we can answer the crucial questions you need for selling your property
7 Questions to Ask Your Agent

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Can’t Buy a House? Dig Deeper

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Protect Your ATM Card

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Check Your Insulation

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Refinance Fee

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Three Reasons to Refinance

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Tips on Successfully Showing
Lower APR Rates Pay Off Sooner
Forbearance Is Not Forgiveness

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Low Inventory Buying Strategy

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Shopping for a Mortgage

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For Sale by Owner

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EPA Disinfectants

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Testing the Market

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Primary Mortgage Market Survey

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