A buyer’s market doesn’t mean it’s impossible to sell your home, but you do need to put in the effort to attract the right buyer. (Getty Images) The tables have turned across the U.S. as the real estate market has shifted from a seller’s to a buyer’s market, which means that more homes are for sale […]
Your 2019 Home Tax Deduction Checklist: Did You Get Them All?
Welcome to your home tax deduction checklist! For homeowners, this kind of guidance is essential in the wake of all the (confusing) changes ushered in by the new tax plan, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The biggest change? The standard deduction jumped to $12,200 for individuals, $18,350 for heads of household, and $24,400 for married couples filing jointly. […]
FIVE MONEY-SAVING GREEN UPGRADES
Going green is great for the environment, but that’s not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Solar panels will cost several thousand dollars to install, but ongoing maintenance costs are […]