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Deduct Energy-Efficiency Upgrades: Here Are Free Tax Tips

Posted in houselogic, by HouseLogic on February 13, 2015 Can home owners deduct the cost of their energy-efficiency upgrades on their taxes? Are Mortgage Points Tax Deductible? When you took out a mortgage to buy your home, did you pay … Continue reading

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Distinctive Real Estate Statistics for 02-16-15

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The Most Important Rooms to Stage in Your Listings

Posted in Staging Tips, by Melissa Tracey on February 2, 2015 By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine If you’re prepping a home for sale, what are the main areas of a home you should target with your staging – especially … Continue reading

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Distinctive Real Estate Statistics for 2-9-15

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What Does a Seller Normally Pay at Closing?

  ½ of escrow fees or according to what the contract states Home warranty according to what the contract states Any work orders needed according to what the contract states Any bonds or assessments according to what the contract states … Continue reading

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Distinctive Real Estate Statistics for 2-2-15

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What does a Buyer normally pay for in a home purchase?

  ½ of escrow fees or according to what the contract states Home warranty according to what the contract states Any Inspection fees according to what the contract states Recording charges for all documents in buyer’s name Pro-rated taxes from … Continue reading

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Which Color Combinations Go Well Together In Staging?

By Lindsey Schroeder, Archway Construction Conventional wisdom says to paint everything white when a home is up for resale — but savvy sellers know color can actually be a smart staging tool. A well-chosen color scheme in furniture and décor … Continue reading

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Distinctive Real Estate Statistics for 1-26-15

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