Posts Tagged ‘homeowners’
How To Finance Your Home Renovation
How To Finance Your Home Renovation – Renovating your home can be an exciting, yet stressful time. On the one hand, you are eager to make improvements to your living space and enjoy the end results. On the other hand, upgrades are costly and it can be tricky when it comes to deciding the right…
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Tax Deductions Homeowners Should Know About
Tax season is here! If you are a homeowner and want to take advantage of perks that come with it, check out these tips. You can deduct your home mortgage interest/points on your tax return if you (1) itemize deductions, and (2) the mortgage is a secured debt on your main home or second home.…
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7 DIY Holiday Decorations
Silver Spoon Christmas Ornament Fun, easy and pretty! What you will need: -Silver spoon -Metal primer spray paint -Silver spray paint -Hand held drill -Drill bit (for metal) -Craft glue -Decorative gems -Ribbon Prime the spoon first before spray-painting the entire surface, front and back, with the silver spray paint. Using the craft…
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How To: Winterize Your Garden
It is that time of year again! Everyone is winterizing their cars, boats, and homes but some people might be neglecting their gardens. You can protect your garden in the wintertime with just a little extra work. Go through this checklist so that your flowers will survive the harsh cold but you can bet your…
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5 Ways to Make a Small Living Room Look Bigger
No one wants a cluttered home or to feel like they have a small living space, right? Especially if you are house hunting, you want more space for your money. If you have a small room in your home or want to make your rooms appear bigger than they are, here are 5 tips for…
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5 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Modern
5 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Modern Every couple years, people tend to change up the look of their homes. Now a days, the modern look is being more and more popular, and the first thing people tend to update is the kitchen. Modern kitchens are all the rage and don’t have to…
Read MoreHomeowners: Should You Remodel or Refinance?
Homeowners: Should You Remodel or Refinance?- To remodel or to refinance? That is the question. This has been a long-debated question that brings about many others. Should I wait to refinance my home until my remodeling is complete? What if I want to use some of that money to fund my remodeling? Maybe I should…
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Tips For Cleaning Everyday Household Appliances
Cleaning is one of those things that you either love or hate – there’s no in between. If you hate it, you only do it when it’s absolutely necessary. But what if I told you that there are benefits to cleaning your everyday household appliances, would you clean them more? Well, cleaning your appliances regularly…
Read More5 Apps For Homeowners
Owning and running your own home is both a rewarding and often overwhelming experience. With a seemingly-endless list of chores and things to do, it can be easy to forget something important. Luckily, technology today has made staying organized and on top of household chores available right on your smartphone. Below are five apps to…
Read MoreNEW SHORT SALE RULES MAY AID UNDERWATER HOMEOWNERS AND TAXPAYERS.
Topic Summary: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow underwater borrowers who are current on their mortgage payments to qualify for a short sale, with some fine print attached. Come November 1st, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will OK short sale requests from distressed borrowers even if they the borrower is on time with payments.…
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