Earn Up to $500 for Doing Home “Work”
The energy-efficient home upgrades tax credit is scheduled to expire on December 31st this year. If you need to make improvements to your home, this could be an incentive to […]
View ArticleCan You See the Savings?
If you’ve considered changing your light bulbs to energy-saving LED bulbs but decided not to make the investment because the prices were too high, you might want to investigate again. […]
View ArticleFebruary Home Tips: Guiding Light
Need a little more light in your life? See for yourself the difference that light bulbs and lamp shades can make with a room’s mood. Check out these bright ideas […]
View ArticleStart Planning for Next Year
Prepaid interest, sometimes called “points”, is generally tax deductible when a person pays them in connection with buying, building or improving their principal residence. When points are paid on a […]
View ArticleFreebies for Your Lawn and Garden
Freebies for Your Lawn or Garden You Might Not Have to Spend a Cent to Make Your Lawn Look Great By Cameron Huddleston, Kiplinger.com After a long, harsh winter, your […]
View ArticleRecord Home Improvements Now
There is a significant difference in how the money you spend on your home is treated for income tax purposes. Repairs to maintain your home’s condition are not deductible unlike […]
View ArticleMistakes You Don’t Want to Make: The 5 Biggest Turn-Offs to Homebuyers
A recent article from Realty Times, outlined the top 5 biggest turn-offs for homebuyers. Overpricing for the market Smells Clutter Deferred Maintenance Dark, dated decor So what can you do […]
View ArticleEnjoy Your Improvments and Profit by Them
Homeowners can raise the basis or cost in their home by money spent on capital improvements. The benefit is that it will lower their gain and may save them taxes […]
View ArticleThree M’s of Homeownership
Among the many reasons people have to own home, they include having a place of their own, to raise a family and to share with friends. Additional benefits include security, […]
View ArticleResource Central
Homeowners should recognize that the same trusted professional who helped them buy or sell their home can be a valuable resource while they own their home too. Think of your […]
View ArticleTwo things everyone needs to know about plumbing
The first thing every homeowner needs to know about plumbing is how to turn the water off in case of an emergency. It’s like having a fire extinguisher; you hope […]
View ArticleYou may never stop paying for some improvements
You’ve saved the money and are ready to pay cash to build a new pool for your home. However, that’s… Read more You may never stop paying for some improvements
View ArticleIncrease Your Marketability
The seller has three tools available to affect the marketability of their home: price, condition and terms. Price is the… Read more Increase Your Marketability
View ArticleDust-Free Home
Having a dust-free home isn’t difficult, but it takes a serious commitment and a housekeeping strategy that addresses the dust… Read more Dust-Free Home
View ArticleA Cost to Consider
Homeownership, part of the American Dream: a home of your own where you can feel safe, raise your family, share… Read more A Cost to Consider
View ArticleBoomers Are Staying In-Place
There seems to have been an accepted progression for homeowners going from starter home, to gradually moving into one’s dream… Read more Boomers Are Staying In-Place
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is here and that means time to spruce things up. When planning your spring cleaning here are a few… Read more Spring Cleaning Checklist
View ArticleHome Safe Home
Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Sometimes, we take it for granted and unfortunately, we do… Read more Home Safe Home
View ArticleEasier to Play the Game
It’s much easier to play a game when you know the rules so you can avoid mistakes that may keep… Read more Easier to Play the Game
View ArticleLighting Conversion Plan
In 2007, Congress passed an energy act that required new energy-efficient standards for basic light bulbs. Standard incandescent bulbs are… Read more Lighting Conversion Plan
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