Many homeowners have a general understanding of the home-related tax breaks that apply to them. Here are a few lesser-known areas where you may qualify for a credit or deduction. Refinancing points Did you buy a house last year? Then you…
Buds on branches and the chirping of birds signal the start of spring, but they also mean that the high season for real estate has arrived. If your house is on the market, then you’ve likely given some thought to…
Source: Zillow Digs Renovating a bathroom can be a costly and time-consuming process. Many homeowners use generic building materials readily available at “big box” stores to keep supply costs down. This is a sensible money-saving solution — but one that can result in…
Many home buyers found it easier to obtain a mortgage in the first quarter of 2015, and it looks like that lender stance will hold into the second quarter. New loan options are helping, and as we head into Q2, the…
Pet lovers no longer simply stick to sharing their homes with cats and dogs. More now opt for exotic or unusual pets such as snakes, monkeys, tigers, deer, bears and rare birds. Accurate numbers are tough to come by, because some…
By Stephanie Reid, Avvo attorney and NakedLaw contributor If you’re thinking it’s time to sell your home, there are a few legal issues to consider before posting that “For Sale” sign. Whether you are parting ways with your spouse, planning to upgrade or…
Now that spring is here, celebrate the warm weather vibes by setting up one of these must-have room finishers: a stunning bar cart. Here are some styling and entertaining tips to inspire your next cocktail hang or house party. Vintage warmth Stir together a Manhattan…
Designing for a family sometimes requires quite a bit of compromise. However, it doesn’t have to mean compromising on style. Take, for example, this Rancho Murieta, CA home, purchased by a homeowner with an eye for design and a minimalist style. While the…
Tool around ritzy parts of Los Angeles for a day, and you’re likely to see at least one Meridith Baer moving van. Baer is the area’s foremost real estate stager, fixing up homes for the rich and famous — sometimes so…
When you are buying or refinancing a property, you will get a good faith estimate around the time you go into escrow. The estimate will include a line item for escrow account information — also called property tax and insurance impounds….