As you calculate your tax returns, consider each home tax deduction and credit you are — and are not — entitled to. Running afoul of any of these 10 home-related tax mistakes — which tax pros say are especially common — can cost you money or draw the IRS to your doorstep. Sin #1: Deducting […]
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Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing on a few visible flaws. Unless your home shines, you may endure showing after showing and open house after open house—and end up with a lower sales price. Before the first prospect walks through your door, consider some smart […]
Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. Warm, neutral-colored paint is key when staging your home. Image: Radius Images/Getty Images. The first step to getting buyers to make an offer on your home is to impress them with its appearance so they begin to envision themselves living […]
Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Incentives such as a new grill out on the patio can set your home apart from the competition. Image: Weber-Stephen Products Co. Be sure you’re sending the right message to buyers when you throw in a homebuyer […]
An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists. After you’ve done everything you can to make your home appealing to buyers, get out of there and let your REALTOR® sell it.Get ready for your open house—stress-free—by starting early and breaking down your to-do list into manageable chunks. Use this timeline of […]