Tax season can make most of us cringe. But, if you’re a homeowner, make certain you meet with experts to see how you may benefit at tax time by owning a home.   Minimizing your tax liability is always the goal. Start first by getting all your paperwork together. Hopefully you’ve kept good, clean records of everything pertaining to your home. Remodeling projects can often be deducted, so go through your files and search for the...

Every seller has a common goal in mind: sell the home quickly and for the most money. Yet when it comes time to sell the home not every seller will be prepared.   Many forget or don’t know how to remove road blocks that can stall the sales process or kill it completely. If you’re getting ready to list your home for sale, pay close attention. What you do before you list it can help or hurt the process.   Remove or limit the...

Are you happy and excited about selling your home? Or are you dreading the sorting, packing and other chores? Your attitude is contagious to little children. If you look at moving as an exciting adventure full of fun, new possibilities, then you’re halfway to getting your children on board for the ride. Most children don’t like the changes associated with moving, so it’s your job to get them looking forward to it. The younger...

A year ago, few of us ever heard of a “Derecho”; now, faced with fallen trees, damaged property and even a few deaths, Derecho – meaning super-strong windstorm – is a household word. One we really never want to hear -or see – again. Who is responsible if your neightor’s tree falls on your property? The general rule is that unless the neighbor knew – or should have known – that his tree was unsafe...

  If your home has curb appeal, you’ll be able to sell it quickly and for top dollar. That’s why REALTORS® rate exterior home remodeling projects as the most valuable homeowners can make.   Many homeowners are confused about which projects will provide the most return on investment as they prepare their homes for the market.   The 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, co-sponsored by the National Association of...