2025

Key Takeaways Not every homeowner has to report a sale on their tax return, but if you receive Form 1099-S or your gain exceeds IRS limits, reporting is required. The ownership and use tests determine whether you can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for joint filers) in profit from your taxes. Special situations like divorce, death, or relocation may still allow you to claim a full or partial...

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Buying a home is an exciting time, whether this is your first time purchasing a house or you’re a repeat buyer. But if you’ve owned a home before, you may be wondering if you can be a first-time home buyer again. In some cases, yes, you can.  In this Redfin article, we’ll go over what qualifications you need to meet and when you can be considered a first-time homebuyer again. Whether you’re buying...

Co-authored by Redfin and Mike Larson, Editor-in-Chief at MoneyShow If you’re just starting out in real estate, the housing market might feel like a puzzle with too many moving pieces. Prices rise, then fall. Homes seem plentiful one year and scarce the next. If interest rates climb before you’ve locked in a mortgage, your potential monthly payment may change drastically. Learning how to recognize and...

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they...

Heat waves continue to affect most of the U.S. this summer. Here's how you can protect your HVAC system during the heat and conserve energy...

Heat waves continue to affect most of the U.S. this summer. Here's how you can protect your HVAC system during the heat and conserve energy...

“What can cause a house to fail an inspection?” is a question both buyers and sellers might have during a home sale. The truth is inspections don’t end in a simple pass or fail, but certain issues on the report can indicate trouble and lead to buyers walking away.  A clean inspection report—or a “passing” inspection—will only note minor issues that are either just cosmetic or won’t be...