Posts Tagged ‘tax deduction’

5 Tax Advantages of Homeownership

July 29, 2011

People talk a lot about the pride of homeownership. While there is an emotional side to owning a home, there are also some financial benefits. Specifically, there are several tax advantages that homeowners can enjoy that renters cannot. Learn at least five tax benefits that you may be able to take advantage of as a homeowner.

8 Commonly Overlooked Tax Breaks

March 23, 2011

How many times have you finished your taxes and sent them off, only to hear later about a deduction that would’ve been perfect for you? Well, if you’re anything like me, that scenario has played out in your life more than once. Given the fact that it takes the Internal Revenue Service over 70,000 pages to explain the 2010 tax code, it’s understandable how you could miss a deduction or two along the line. Let’s highlight a few of the most commonly overlooked tax breaks.

Top 10 Home Staging Tips for Selling Your Home

October 2, 2008

By: Puja McKernan With a financial crisis hitting our nation, home sellers are facing more and more difficulties every day. Just take a good look at your own community. Chances are, you’ll see more “for sale” homes lining your street than ever before, and a few of them could be bank-owned (which means they’re most [...]

What are Discount Mortgage Points and Should I Buy Them?

April 4, 2008

Discount mortgage points (or points, for short) are simply interest you can choose to pay up-front when you get your mortgage. One point equals one percent of your overall loan balance. By paying some interest up front, you get a lower interest rate for the life of the loan — this is also known as “buying down your rate.” [...]

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