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Are Closing Costs Deductible?

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Meg Powers

The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions totaling more than the standard deduction, … Continue reading →

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A Kitchen Remodel Worksheet to Help You Cut Costs

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Meg Powers

How much is that kitchen remodel going to cost you? That’s a hard number to nail down. It’s not like you can cost compare on Amazon. Instead, you need to research, create a budget, and track your expenses. Having your … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Hang around outdoor lighting designers long enough and you’ll hear a lot of talk about “moonlight effect.” That’s a naturalistic look that features light no more intense than that of a full moon, but still strong enough to make beautiful … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Indoor evenings on the couch are so last year. Literally. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is about to be the place for a perfect night. But a built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an … Continue reading →

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From Fixer-Upper to Dream Home

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn’t give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their … Continue reading →

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6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

About to remodel that old kitchen? Unless you’re cool with treating the hardest working room in your house like a museum exhibit, resist the temptation to buy the cheapest or shiniest materials available and go for durable options that can … Continue reading →

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Replace or Reface?

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Replace or Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets? Options and Costs Refacing kitchen cabinets might be “superficial,” but the results and savings are dramatic. Refacing your kitchen cabinets includes covering the exposed frames with a thin veneer of real wood or plastic … Continue reading →

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Solar Energy for a Home

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

9 Steps to Help Decide on Solar Energy for a Home Provide value-add for your green-minded clients and walk them through what they need to consider before installing solar panels. February 5, 2021 by Brandon Doyle, Vincent Ferro 3 Takeaways A homeowner should … Continue reading →

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What’s Trending Next? A Dozen Home and Design Ideas for 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

From building and decorating materials to room sizes, colors, and lighting, gift your clients with the knowledge gleaned from crystal ball gazers as we look ahead to 2020’s trends. December 20, 2019 by Barbara Ballinger Almost everyone enjoys making predictions for a … Continue reading →

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Are Closing Costs Deductible?

A Kitchen Remodel Worksheet to Help You Cut Costs

Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Warm & Inviting Glow

9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Fire Pits

From Fixer-Upper to Dream Home

6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

Replace or Reface?

Solar Energy for a Home

What’s Trending Next? A Dozen Home and Design Ideas for 2020

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