Facilitating a Loan Assumption After Divorce: Why You Need a Specialist in Your Corner

by Karla Kyte | Feb 10, 2026 | Why MDMP

When you bought your home or refinanced, you didn’t do it alone. You had a loan officer guiding the process—structuring the file, explaining documentation, translating underwriting requirements, and pushing the transaction across the finish line. But when it comes to...

Understanding the Appraiser’s Role in Divorce: Why Accurate Home Valuation Matters More Than You Think

by Karla Kyte | Feb 3, 2026 | Homeownership

Understanding the Appraiser’s Role in Divorce: Why Accurate Home Valuation Matters More Than You Think When you’re navigating a divorce, one of the most emotionally charged and financially impactful questions is: What is the home really worth? Determining fair market...

Understanding Mortgage Interest Deduction vs. Standard Deduction (Important IRS Rules)

by Karla Kyte | Jan 29, 2026 | Homeownership

📌 Mortgage Interest Is Only Deductible if You Itemize To benefit from the mortgage interest write‑off, you must itemize deductions on your federal tax return (Schedule A of Form 1040). If your total itemized deductions — including mortgage interest, property taxes,...

Collaborative Divorce: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What People Need to Understand

by Karla Kyte | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Collaborative divorce is often described as the best way to get divorced — and in many cases, I agree. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood divorce processes, especially when it comes to cost, expectations, and commitment. Before choosing a collaborative...

Do Divorcing Clients Really Have to Wait Until the Final Decree to Buy a Home?

by Karla Kyte | Jan 22, 2026 | Don't Wait to Buy

Many Realtors are told — often by well-meaning lenders — that a divorcing client cannot buy a home until the divorce is finalized. But that guidance is not always accurate. In many cases, the issue is not the divorce itself — and it’s not a lending rule. The real...