The lowdown on 10 great tax breaks
You may be somewhat aware that your home is a good source of tax breaks, but maybe you don’t realize just how many there are. April 15 will be here again before you know it, and many people will be scouring their lives for any potential tax breaks. You may not have to look far if you are a homeowner. A recent Realty Times article discusses the ...
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Essential Home-Selling Tips
What is staging? Sabrina Soto, Get It Sold host and home-staging expert, knows. Here are her top tips for helping you compete in today's real estate market.
Crank up the curb appeal Pull weeds, rake leaves and trim overgrown shrubs, especially if they block windows or the path to your front door.
Paint It's important to make your house generic. A fresh coat of ...
Home-improvement costs for 5 problems
Here's how to determine what's causing the problem and how much it will cost to fix it.
By Margarette Burnette of Bankrate.com
Many homeowners are perplexed when they see defects in their homes. If there is a water spot on the ceiling, does it mean a few shingles on the roof need to be replaced? Or does an entirely new roof need to be purchased?
Reggie ...
You may have always wanted a big project like renovating an old house. Or you may have fallen in love with a slightly rundown but charming place. Before you do anything you might regret, take a breather, and consider, is that old house worth renovating?
10 Residential Renovations that Reap Rewards: A Guide to Inexpensive Home Improvements
Whether you are selling or dwelling, home ...
May home-maintenance checklist
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to get your house in order for the hotter months. Here are tips to put your furnace to bed, store your space heaters, prep your cooling system, repair window screens and more.
By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate
When the weather turns warm, follow the impulse to fling open the ...
Before you do anything you might regret, take a breather, and consider; is that old house worth renovating?
You may have always wanted a big project like renovating an old house. Or you may have fallen in love with a slightly rundown but charming place. However romantic it might seem in your mind to merrily work away on updating bathrooms, tearing out old kitchens or rewiring electrical ...
Adding value to your home; We've got easy ways to do it.
Whether you currently have a family or might have one in the future, it is important to consider your family’s current and future needs when buying a home.As most homeowners know, adding value to your home can be a large cost upfront with a less-than-sure payoff down the road. We’ll help you be smart about home ...
9 hot home products that save money
Check out the latest in energy-efficient gadgets, smart lighting, cozy heating and more.
By The Daily Green
1. LEDs: bright ideas for saving
It's true: A penny saved is a penny earned, and who doesn't want to earn a bit more these days? Green up both the environment and your wallet with these sweet green home bargains.
$6.49 ...
Could a fixer-upper be the right house for you? Find a great fixer-upper and make it your dream home!
A recent Parade magazine article gave homebuyers tips on finding the right fixer-upper and making it into a dream home. It’s not as easy as you might think.
There are many reasons to buy a home that needs a little work over a new home or a home in top condition. Home improvement ...
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Home-improvement costs for 5 problems
Here's how to determine what's causing the problem and how much it will cost to fix it.
By Margarette Burnette of Bankrate.com
Many homeowners are perplexed when they see defects in their homes. If there is a water spot on the ceiling, does it mean a few shingles on the roof need to be replaced? Or does an entirely new roof need to be purchased?
Reggie ...