Articles by Jeff Yoncich

Jeff is a licensed real estate agent in California and he specializes in home buying, mortgages, and debt, among other money topics. His work has appeared in Business Insider and Trulia. Education: B.A in Business Administration from Fullerton College, University of Texas.

What You Need to Know Before Deciding on a Condo or Coop Purchase Photo of Jeff Yoncich Jeff Yoncich What You Need to Know Before Deciding on a Condo or Coop Purchase The downward spiral of mortgage interest rates is opening up new opportunities for... Wealth Building Home Loan to Help Low-Income and First-Time Home Buyers The Wealth Building Home Loan is a 15-year mortgage designed to help low-income borrowers and first-time buyers get into the housing market and stay there. How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Selling Real Estate When it comes to investment real estate, deferring capital gains taxes can be complicated. Here are strategies to avoid capital gains tax in real estate. How to Determine If You Should Refinance Your FHA Loan Photo of Jeff Yoncich Jeff Yoncich How to Determine If You Should Refinance Your FHA Loan The good news about falling mortgage interest rates carries special significance... IRA Contribution Tips to Help You 'Catch Up' on Retirement Photo of Jeff Yoncich Jeff Yoncich IRA Contribution Tips to Help You 'Catch Up' on Retirement During the recent recession did you continue to max out contributions to your... 9 Surprise Expenses to Consider Before You Buy a Home To cope with surprise home expenses, have a budget of at least 1% of your home’s purchase price -- more if you're buying an older home or fixer-upper. Energy-Smart Ways to Save Money In Winter This list of energy-smart suggestions can help you save money in winter while making sure you're still warm and cozy. Investing in Rental Property vs. Index Fund: Which is Better? Photo of Jeff Yoncich Jeff Yoncich Investing in Rental Property vs. Index Fund: Which is Better? Beginning investors often get stumped trying to determine the absolute best choice... Should You Downsize Your Home for a Retirement Photo of Jeff Yoncich Jeff Yoncich Should You Downsize Your Home for a Retirement Downsizing your home for retirement can be just the ticket to your golden years.... 8 Sneaky Real Estate Agent Tricks to Watch Out for If you are in the market for a house, learn about these sneaky real estate agent tricks to guarantee yourself a clean home sale or purchase.