Purchasing a home comes with many tangible and intangible benefits. One that is commonly overlooked until the start of the year rolls around is the deductions you get on your taxes. As a homeowner, you’re likely able to deduct most, if not all, of your home mortgage interest resulting in a lower tax bill. Interest …
For most people, retirement feels like a long way off. But if you don’t start preparing as early as possible, you may find yourself in a place of financial insecurity when the time does come. To avoid this, consider implementing the following tips. Calculate your target savings. In general, it’s recommended that you save between …
Thanks to websites like Houzz and Pinterest and TV networks like HGTV and DIY, it’s easier than ever to keep up with home decorating trends and find inspiration for improving your own home. Here are five of the top current interior design trends. 1. Screen-free rooms After a long day of using your smartphone and …
There’s no more important time to work on your credit score than when you’re about to apply for a mortgage. Improving your credit can save you a ton of money—we’re talking about thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Here are the actions you can take that will have a notable impact on …
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Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Try your hand at the makeover ideas below! Restore Your Decking Depending on the shape it’s in, sometimes all your deck needs is a little love. …
Imagine that you need to buy a new home all while trying to sell your current one. Andy and Kathy W. share their story… We had a few reasons that prompted us to make a move. For one, my commute to work was an hour and a half long each way, which was taking a …
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the utmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to …
WHAT IS IT? Proposition 19 is The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act which was approved by California voters on November 3, 2020. HOW WILL IT AFFECT ME? Homeowners 55 years of age and older, severely disabled, or whose home has been destroyed by wildfire or other natural disasters …
It’s about you ePropertyWatch delivers information about YOUR home and neighborhood straight to your inbox. Not some dry, dull report about your town – it’s tailored just for you. Of all of the tools and programs we’ll be delivering to you this year, I predict this will be one of your favorites. Each month, free …
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can …