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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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Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 13, 2017 A majority of recently surveyed homeowners say that changing homeownership tax incentives would restrict their mobility and cause them financial strain, according to new data from the National Association of REALTORS®’ … Continue reading →

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How to Choose a Neighborhood

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

9 key questions to answer when you’re location shopping. Location is everything when you’re searching for a home. Finding your dream neighborhood may seem like the easiest part, but once you factor in budget, non-negotiable home features, and proximity to … Continue reading →

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When Home Additions Hurt and Help Resale

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Your clients shouldn’t automatically assume that adding extra square footage to their home will raise its value at resale. In the case of a 1917 Cotswold-style Craftsman in Pasadena, Calif., the … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons to Own Your Home

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Erin Johnston

  Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in … Continue reading →

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You’ll soon see property tax statements in your mailbox

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Both Benton and Franklin county residents should be seeing their property tax statements arriving in their mailboxes shortly.  Franklin County property holders will find that they are paying less taxes this year, while Benton County homeowners will be paying a … Continue reading →

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