What is a Deed-Restricted Community? What to Know Before You Buy or Build a Home
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Feb 22, 2023 (Getty Images) The day I planned to close on an acre lot where I hoped to build a brand-new house, my real estate [...]
Want to Buy an Old Home? These Are the Most Common Repairs to Watch Out For
By Ana Durrani Mar 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Many homebuyers seek out old houses for their charm and character. The architecture of an old home, like a Tudor, Victorian, or Colonial, offers owners [...]
Tax Deductions on Home Equity Loans and HELOCSs: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off
By Audrey Ference Feb 26, 2023 (Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay) Do you have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Homeowners often tap their home equity for some [...]
Buying a House Remodeled Without a Permit? Here’s What You’re on the Hook For
By Margaret Heidenry Feb 15, 2023 (Getty Images) Imagine attending an open house and stepping into a newly remodeled master bathroom complete with brand-new Carrara marble tiling and a luxurious free-standing tub. Home [...]
What is the Definition of a Bedroom? Make Sure You Know the Legal Bedroom Requirements
By Cathie Ericson Feb 14, 2023 (Getty Images) Welcome to the nuances of real estate speak, where not everything is as it seems. You can’t simply place a bed in [...]
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 [...]
Home Prices Will Fall in 2023, but Affordability Will Be at Its Worst Since 1985, Research Firm Says
By Aarthi Swaminathan Nov 16, 2022 (Getty Images) Home prices will fall by 8% next year, but high mortgage rates and a possible recession will continue to hurt affordability, a [...]
Change the Locks—and 7 Other Steps You Should Take To Protect Your Vacant Home After Closing
By Lisa Marie Conklin Sep 29, 2022 (Getty Images) So you made it through the closing process. Congrats! You’re finally off the emotional roller coaster that is shopping for and bidding [...]
Earth Day 2022: Theme, Facts, Latest Events, and Celebrations
Each year on April 22, billions of people across the globe join together to raise awareness about environmental protection. This global event is known as Earth day. Earth Day [...]
Recourse One, News You Can Use! April 2022 Edition
By: Billy Clotere
