Tract Home vs. Spec Home vs. Custom Home: Here Are the Key Differences
By Ana Durrani Mar 9, 2023 (Edwin Remsberg via Getty Images) Buying a newly constructed home is exciting, but there are a lot of different options. Finding the right home [...]
4 Buzzy Gardening Trends We Can’t Wait To Try This Spring
By Brittany Natale Mar 8, 2023 With the promise of warm weather on the horizon, our thoughts naturally go to the great outdoors—and the day when we can soon get [...]
When is the Best Time to Sell Your House? 5 Factors to Consider
By Daniel Bortz Mar 4, 2023 (Getty Images) Timing makes a huge difference in terms of selling your home quickly and for the most cash. But here’s the thing: The rules on [...]
Which Locations Qualify for a USDA Loan? (Hint: It’s Not Just Rural Areas)
By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Feb 27, 2023 (Getty Images) When people hear that the United States Department of Agriculture offers home homes, many might presume they’d have to buy a farm out [...]
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 [...]
