Homeowner
Buying the right home goes far beyond the home itself. We were very lucky to buy a home we liked and stumbled upon a wonderful neighborhood as well. Looking at my own experience I have created a list of the five biggest benefits of my neighborhood and why I’ve liked it so much after all…
In the interest of fairness, I must let you know that I no longer live in a Homeowners Association (HOA) community. An HOA is an organization in a subdivision, planned community, or condominium building that makes and enforces rules for the properties and residents. Those who purchase property within an HOA’s jurisdiction automatically become members…
If you’ve ever gone furniture shopping you know about Deferred Interest Credit Cards. Every store gives them a fancy name or passes them off as a normal credit card but they are VERY different. A Deferred Interest Credit Card is best explained through a furniture purchase example. Let’s say you buy a sofa for $1,000…
Over the last two years home prices have increased like never before. Since the Federal Reserve’s change in monetary policy interest rates have followed suit which is causing havoc for first time homebuyers. This ever changing real estate landscape is making the tax deductibility of home mortgage interest on your tax return more important than…
The home repair remodeling industry is fraught with pitfalls and minefields. The following are the five most important aspects to be aware of if you want to save yourself time, money and pulling your hair out. 1. The industry is truly “the wild west”. Many contractors have no education, background or experience in the job…
You must understand this tax rule as a homeowner! Your home has one of the most far-reaching tax benefits in the entire Internal Revenue Code. A gain on the sale of your personal residence for a single individual is excluded up to $ 250,000 and $500,000 for a married couple. This means that these amounts…
Tip #1– Put your phones on silent the night before you list your property FSBO When you list your home FSBO your phone will be ringing off the hook from real estate agents trying to convince you to sell your home with them instead of doing it yourself. You will literally receive hundreds of phone…
Yes, it has been a very hot real estate market over the last two years – so you may be thinking it’s very easy to sell right now – but the fundamentals of selling a home are still vital. It may appear as though everyone is selling their home in a bidding war! However, from…
If you’re anything like us, you love the oversized white/grey kitchen that has become the staple of luxury homes over the last 10+ years. Through speaking with kitchen and bathroom designers we are hearing that the kitchen is actually trending smaller with new construction. Years ago, the kitchen in upscale homes was hidden from view…
After watching HGTV for years it was only natural to have a fondness for open floor plan homes when searching for our first home. These homes are bright and airy with high ceilings… what’s not to love! Below are three negatives and one positive to owning an open floor plan home. I will start with…
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