by Marti Reeder | Apr 19, 2015 | Closing Costs, Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Reporter, Taxes
Are you ready to upgrade your starter home to one that will house your growing family? Or maybe you’re ready to buy the home of your dreams, complete with a master suite, 3-car garage, gazebo and hot tub? Realtor.com offers this 10-step guide to financing the perfect...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 3, 2015 | Home Ownership, Misc., Reporter, Taxes
I have good news and bad news. The bad news – April 15, tax time, is just around the corner. The good news – owning your own home can reduce your tax liability. Here are seven tax deductions that can save you money now! You can deduct home mortgage interest, up to...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 31, 2013 | Finance, Taxes
No one likes paying taxes. What’s even worse though is being audited by the IRS. A good way to avoid an audit is to be sure you understand home-related tax deductions and credits. Here are 9 common mistakes homeowners make, according to HouseLogic.com. 1. Deducting...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 20, 2012 | Home Improvement, Home Remodeling, Home Value, Refinancing, Taxes
Here’s a great article from loan officer Susan Lipston on Knowing Your Home’s Value. Read on for more info. on selling your home, refinancing your home, making home improvements and reassessing your taxes: Knowing Your Home’s Value Your home is one...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 20, 2011 | Economy, Energy, Taxes
If you are a homeowner and you install ENERGY STAR windows, skylights or doors this year in your primary residence, you can receive tax credits of 10% of the purchase price, up to $500 per household: – $200 on windows and skylights – $500 on doors As an...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 3, 2011 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Selling, Misc., Taxes
Are you thinking of buying or selling a home in 2011? If so, then you’ll want to get your 2010 financial information together (W2s, interest statements, etc.) and have your 2010 tax return prepared ASAP. Once you’ve got that done, you’ll have a better idea how much...