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Where real money is on the table — programs, exemptions, and timing decisions you can act on now.
Your 2026 Homeowner Tax Checklist: Three Changes That Could Save You Thousands — and One Scam to Ignore
Higher standard deductions, inflation-indexed home sale exclusions, and energy credits are real money in your pocket — here's what to act on now and what to avoid
Maren CollierApril 29, 20264 min readFHA Loan Limits Are Up $26K for 2025 — What That Means for Your Home Search
A bigger ceiling means you can use FHA financing on pricier homes starting January 1
Maren CollierApril 27, 20263 min readConforming Loan Limits Jumped in 2024 — Here's What That Means for Your Mortgage
FHA and FHFA raised their borrowing caps by up to $60,000, giving buyers more purchasing power and fewer reasons to chase expensive jumbo loans.
Daniel ReyesApril 27, 20262 min readYour Home Equity Line Just Got Larger: FHA Raises Reverse Mortgage Cap to $1.25 Million for 2026
If you're 62 or older with a high-value home, you can now borrow more against your house starting January 1, 2026.
Maren CollierApril 27, 20264 min readYour Fannie or Freddie Mortgage Just Got a Cheaper Insurance Option — Here's What Changes
New FHFA rules let homeowners use Actual Cash Value coverage for roofs, cutting premiums but changing what you get when disaster hits
Eli AsanteApril 27, 20264 min read