How to Take a Home Office Tax Deduction When You Work From Home
By Margaret Heidenry Feb 21, 2023 (iStock) Of all the tax breaks available, the home office tax deduction is among the murkiest and most misunderstood. And the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made things even more complicated. So if you work [...]
How to Set the Right Budget for a Cost Effective Home Remodel
By Ana Durrani Feb 9, 2023 (Getty Images) Dreaming up a home remodel is easy, but budgeting for one can be way more challenging than it seems. Most homeowners have their sights set on a room or section of the house they’d like to revamp. And [...]
On the House: Is Down Payment Assistance Available to First Time Homebuyers?
By Clare Trapasso Feb 9, 2023 (Getty Images / Realtor.com) Q: What kind of down payment assistance programs are available to first-time homebuyers? Who doesn’t love free money—especially when it can help you to afford your first home? Saving up for a down payment on your [...]
What is a FHA 203(k) loan? Benefits Requirements and How it Works
By Erik Gunther Feb 8, 2023 (Realtor.com) Whether you’re buying a fixer-upper or just want to modernize the kitchen of a dated home before you move in, a FHA 203(k) loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) could be the solution to purchasing a home that will [...]
Save Money (and the Planet): An Energy Efficient Mortgage, Explained
By Lisa Marie Conklin Feb 7, 2023 (Getty Images) Are you a buyer with your eyes on a charming older house or a bargain fixer-upper? As you’re researching what it will take to buy the property, you’ll likely come across some hefty costs for updates to replace the outdated [...]
A Tale of 2 Housing Markets: Why Some Homes Still Cause Heated Bidding Wars While Others Sit Unsold
By Clare Trapasso Feb 6, 2023 (Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (2)) Homebuyers who are closely watching the correction in the real estate market might believe now is a good time to pounce. After all, homes are sitting on the market for longer, those maddening bidding wars have [...]
