How Your Home Improvement Can Make You Smile at Tax Time
Time to add a new bedroom? Replace the roof? Make your home accessible for an older relative? You may be able to deduct some of those expenses at tax time.
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What Do You Know About Refinancing with an Energy Efficient Mortgage?
Older homes are beautiful and practically overflowing with charm. But the original windows, ancient heating and air units, and an uninsulated attic make you want to put out the “For Sale” sign every time you open your monthly utility bill. Before you call your real estate agent, think about refinancing with an Energy Efficient Mortgage to make upgrades that save energy and money.
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Do the Kids Really Need a Playroom?
A playroom may be exactly what you want right now. But it doesn’t have to be a playroom forever!
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6 Home Repairs That Are More Expensive to Fix Later
That gutters leak, but it doesn’t rain that much where you live. And you’re pretty sure that crack in the foundation has always been there. It’s tempting to put off home repairs until you have the cash. But waiting on these six repairs is going to make a much bigger dent in your wallet.
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Getting Started: Renovation and Remodeling
Are you thinking about doing something new in your old space? Are you ready to start making your home the perfect place for you and your family? Read on to find out how to get started.
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5 Questions to Ask Before Doing a Major Home Renovation
You’ve been dreaming of that new kitchen or bigger master suite. You’re finally ready to get started, but did you ask these five questions first?
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Can You Afford a Mortgage on a Second Home?
A second home may seem like an impossible dream. But it may not be. There are a number of ways to finance your home away from home.
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When Your Mortgage Payment Starts to Mean Progress
Have you ever really looked at your amortization schedule? Do you know how each payment breaks down? How much of your payment every month goes to principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI)? When you look at your payoff amount, it never seems to get any lower. There's a reason for that.
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Aging in Place
No one likes to think about getting older. But the time to plan is when you’re young. If make some of these home improvements now, you can comfortably live in your home as you age.
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6 Home Improvements to Make Your Pool Safer
All growing up you dreamed of having your own home so you could have a pool. But what you didn’t dream about is the safety risks and the increase in your homeowners insurance fees. Your childhood dream doesn’t have to turn into an adult nightmare. Just make sure you make these six home improvements to help make your pool safer.
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