A principal residence and a second home have some similar benefits, but they have some key tax differences. A principal residence is the primary home…
A home that isn’t being maintained like others in the neighborhood can negatively affect your visual sense of appeal and in some extreme cases, even…
The American flag is obviously a symbol of our country but it has come to remind us of every man and woman who has fought…
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May Originally known as Decoration Day, it began in 1865 by decorating the graves of Civil…
Imagine a homeowner consulting with their agent about the price to place on their home. The agent suggests that the market data indicates that $200,000…
As people near or enter retirement, one of the decisions that typically comes up is whether to sell their “big” home and buy a smaller…
For the last 25 years, most buyers have gotten a new mortgage or paid cash when purchasing a home. For a practical reason, owner-occupant buyers…
Homeowners are familiar that they can deduct the interest and property taxes from their income tax returns. They also understand that there is a substantial…
The one experience that homeowners can agree upon after completing a remodeling project is that it costs more and takes longer than expected. It doesn’t…
A couple is planning to tour the United States in a travel trailer during their first few years of retirement. They are going to sell…