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Tax Deductions For Homeowners
Don’t miss any of these deductions! Tax time brings many benefits for homeowners! Prepaid interest deduction Mortgage interest deduction Vacation home tax deductions FHA and PMI mortgage insurance premiums Property tax deduction Energy efficiency upgrades
Continue reading5 Reasons It’s Time To Move
1. To save money: Is it time to save money and downsize to a smaller home? 2. More space is needed: Are more bedrooms needed due to an expanding family? 3. Your neighborhood is declining: Is the crime rate in your area increasing? Now may be the time to make a move before
Continue readingBuying Or Selling? 5 Reasons You Need A Realtor
1. Assistance with paperwork: Every state has varying requirements for contracts regarding real estate sales and these guidelines are always changing. A Realtor is an expert and can help you successfully navigate the mountains of paperwork that go along with a real estate transaction. 2. What do you do after you
Continue reading4 Ways To Create A Home Gym With Little Space
Set aside a space: Even if your workout area isn’t an entire room but rather a small corner of a space, it’s important to separate the space from the rest of your living area. Using a room divider is a good way to achieve this important separation. Check out your reflection: Investing
Continue reading3 Ways To Spend Less and Cut Down On Clutter
Use the time rule: Instead of throwing something into your online shopping cart and purchasing it right away, leave it in the cart for an hour, a day, or even a week to give yourself time to figure out if you really need/want that item. Use a shopping list: Always head to the store
Continue readingHome Equity Loans
Freedigitalphotos.net After home equity loans became nearly non-existent due to the market conditions, they are slowly making their way back. Here are 4 quick things to know about these loans: Equity is a must: You must have at least 20% equity in your home before you can qualify
Continue reading15 Minute Home Makeovers
houselogic.com Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have a
Continue readingHomes Of The Near Future
House Logic Flickr There are 4 trends which are gaining popularity which seem to point to home features
Continue readingThings You Didn’t Know Could Go In The Dishwasher
aol realestate Flickr Here are some very dirty items that your dishwasher can make sparkle and shine: Shoes: Any shoes that can be worn in the rain such as rubber boots, flip flops, pool shoes, etc can be put into the dishwasher for a good cleaning. Just be sure to
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