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Are Closing Costs Deductible?

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Meg Powers

The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions totaling more than the standard deduction, … Continue reading →

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A Kitchen Remodel Worksheet to Help You Cut Costs

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Meg Powers

How much is that kitchen remodel going to cost you? That’s a hard number to nail down. It’s not like you can cost compare on Amazon. Instead, you need to research, create a budget, and track your expenses. Having your … Continue reading →

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What does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover?

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

What does your homeowners insurance cover? The short answer is: A basic homeowners insurance policy (called HO-1 in insurance lingo) covers your home and possessions if they’re damaged or destroyed by these things: Fire Lightning Windstorm (unless you live in … Continue reading →

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Needs vs Wants in a Home

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

When you embark on the home-buying process, your heart is filled with all the dreams in the world. It’s really easy to get caught up in the “I have to have ___________, so I’ll cut back somewhere else ” game, … Continue reading →

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Buying or Selling a Property That Had “Green” Features

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) – Thirty-two percent of Realtors® said they had been directly involved with buying or selling a property that had green or eco-friendly features in the past 12 months, according to a new report from the National … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: expenses

Are Closing Costs Deductible?

A Kitchen Remodel Worksheet to Help You Cut Costs

What does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover?

Needs vs Wants in a Home

Buying or Selling a Property That Had “Green” Features

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