By: Donna Fuscaldo Tax deductions for a second home vary greatly depending on how much you use the home and whether you rent it out. A vacation home offers a […]
Flood Insurance for Low-Risk Areas?
By Lena Shammel, Sr. Home Loan Office, Umpqua Bank Depending on the risk of flood, your lender may require you to purchase flood insurance. Flood zones vary from low-high in […]
Tax Deductions for Vacation Homes
Tax deductions for a second home vary greatly depending on how much you use the home and whether you rent it out. A vacation home offers a break from the […]
Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?
Keeping track of home improvement costs can really pay off on your taxes when it comes time to sell. It’s no secret that finishing your basement will increase your home’s value. […]
Soundproofing Windows Are a Real Thing. Here’s How They Work.
Image: CitiQuiet Windows Is outside noise driving you crazy? Soundproof windows could be the solution — or you might do better with some less-costly alternatives. Sound pollution has joined light pollution […]
7 Ways to Get the Best Work from Your Contractor
Working with a contractor takes effort and diligence in order to keep your project on time and on budget. We’ve been around enough remodeling jobs to know that if you […]
