Ilyce Glink tells us about the top 10 moving destinations in the US on today's Real Estate Minute. Americans are on the move. According to the Census Bureau, more than 36 million Americans moved in 2012. Where are they moving to? According to Penske Truck Rental, a global transport company, most Americans are moving for [...]
This article was written by guest blogger Eva Rosenberg. A couple of months ago, someone wrote to TaxMama®, utterly shocked when he got his W-2. Early in the year, his company had relocated him from his home state to a different state. Somehow, the payroll department never changed his state withholding to his new location. [...]
If you are moving to another state, and looking for a new job, wait until you have found that new job before applying for a mortgage and buying a new home. In the current economic crisis, lenders are more cautious about approving mortgage loans. Lenders will require extensive documentation and will require confirmation from your employer of your status of employment. Make sure you talk to a mortgage lender or mortgage broker about your move and job prospects before buying a new home or applying for a mortgage. Or you may find you're unable to get to the closing table.
