Surrounding yourself with reminders of your hobbies and interests makes any space more meaningful. Your home reflects who you are, and you’re way more than a selection of tasteful paint and furniture. Why not celebrate your passions by incorporating them into your decorating? When your talents, skills, and hobbies are on display as a natural … Read More “8 Ways to Incorporate Your Passions Into Your Home Decor” »
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What if your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring and a cracked foundation? So you’ve set your sights on a home that, to put it mildly, needs a little repair work. The stairs are creaky, and you’ve noticed a leak (or three). Still, your mind is made up. What’s a love-struck home buyer … Read More “4 Tips for Buying a Fixer-Upper” »
One of the great joys of owning a home is having the space to entertain. That’s why many home shoppers pine over houses with a great backyard, picturing themselves putting in a dining table, a barbecue, and maybe some raised flower beds. But why stop there? Recent trends show that to many homeowners, “outdoor living” … Read More “Cozy Outdoor Living Spaces Top the List of Landscaping Trends” »
The new law suspends the deduction for interest on home equity indebtedness for the next eight years. But it turns out the suspension does not apply to all home equity loans (HELs) and lines of credit (HELOCs). It just applies to those that are used to pay for non-home-related things, like paying off your credit … Read More “Yes, you can still deduct interest on your home equity loan” »
Spring has officially arrived, but most home sellers considering listing soon in order to capitalize on the impending spring home shopping season should consider waiting at least a few weeks more to both maximize their sale price and speed up the process. Nationwide, the best two-week window for home sellers is the first half of … Read More “Why Late Spring Is the Best Time to List” »
Buying a new home isn’t the same as buying an existing home. The more you know going in, the more prepared you’ll be to roll with the process – or run from the process. Everything all bright, shiny, and new No one else’s taste, no one else’s floorplan, no one else’s germs. When you buy … Read More “12 Ways Buying New Construction Is Better, Worse, And Way Different” »
With the new GOP Tax Plan now in effect for 2018 many people are wondering, “Can I still deduct my home equity line of credit? Should I refinance to make it tax-deductible again?” Or just “How do I know if I can deduct the Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) interest?” We will answer your … Read More “How Do I Know If My Home Equity Loan Is Tax Deductible” »
The Spring selling season is on, and if you’re considering listing your house, it’s time to get it in tip-top shape. You may think your home is already listing ready right now, but a real estate agent may not agree. These eight activities will help you put your best house forward. Clean up that yard … Read More “Eight Must-Do’s Before You List Your Home For Sale” »
In four common circumstances, you’ll want a trained professional on your side. Price-conscious consumers are constantly looking for ways to snag savings. Be it a do-it-yourself bathroom backsplash or self-help legal documents, the current trend in real estate is shying away from enlisting a perceived-as-pricey professional. However, some projects are too complex, valuable, or regulated … Read More “When Do You Really Need a Real Estate Lawyer?” »
Home prices are still on an upturn, up 5.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). “A majority of the country saw an upswing in buyer interest at the end of last year, which ultimately ended up putting even more strain on … Read More “Home Prices Still on an Upturn” »