by Donna Travis | Apr 23, 2024 | Home Tips, Homeownership, Just For Fun
If you’re planning to sell your home, chances are you’re busy decluttering, organizing, and updating the inside to make it picture perfect. But since buyers first see the front of the house when viewing online photos and visiting, you’ll want to make a good first...
by Donna Travis | Apr 3, 2024 | Home Tips, Homeownership
It’s time to throw open the windows, let in the fresh air, and revel in some sunshine. Once that’s done—and stick with us here—spare some time for some easy home maintenance tasks. Spring brings an hour of extra daylight, and you might now notice that all the ice,...
by Donna Travis | Mar 13, 2024 | Home Sellers, Home Tips, Homeownership
It’s March, and with the rising temperatures and longer days, we’ll soon start to see the first signs of spring, including all the crocuses, tulips and daffodils beginning to sprout. With the threat of most snow storms behind us, and before the arrival of April...
by Donna Travis | Feb 28, 2024 | Home Tips, Homeownership, Real Estate News
Tax season is upon us. Are you hoping for a big break on your tax return? As you prepare your 2023 taxes, here are a few housing-related items to keep in mind. Home interest deductions. Mortgages that closed before Dec. 16, 2017: A married couple filing jointly, and...
by Donna Travis | Jun 7, 2023 | Home Tips, Homeownership
Before selling your home, it’s hard to know what improvements to make now that will add value to it – without spending a fortune. To help, each year Remodeling magazine releases its Cost vs. Value Report, which estimates the average cost of a project and the...
by Donna Travis | Apr 12, 2023 | Home Sellers, Homeownership, Real Estate News
With all the news about changing real estate market conditions, you may be wondering if it’s a good time to sell your home. Traditionally, the real estate market heats up with the weather, and this year is no exception. If you’re on the fence about selling, here are a...