Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you prepare your tax returns, be careful not to commit any of these eight home-related tax mistakes, especially if you are taking any home office tax deductions. Tax pros say these common tax […]
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
Make sure to check the math on all documents before closing. Anyone can make a mistake. Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. When you’re ready to close on the sale of your home and move to your new home, you may be so […]
17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If resale value is important to you, don’t get rid of your only bathtub no matter how […]
10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”
Here’s what you can do to get your home ready for its big reveal. Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the light switches. To admire the crown molding. To, y’know, awkwardly ask to use the bathroom. […]
Soundproofing Windows Are a Real Thing. Here’s How They Work.
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 as another irritant that drives us bonkers and kills our love of home. “Things are getting louder, and people are getting more sensitive,” says Rich Galietti, sales […]
10 DIY Home Insulation Projects You Can Do in 15 Minutes
A door snake is one of the quickest insulation tips. It only takes a few seconds. A little bit of DIY home insulation can protect you from a drafty house and a scary energy bill. You can lower your heating and cooling costs by as much as 20% if you plug all the places drafts are sneaking […]
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