Home Ownership

July 1, 2026

Should You Wait to Renovate

There are a lot of reasons to consider going through with getting a home renovation, but there are other reasons why you should wait before acting on those projects. Home renovations are expensive and time-consuming, so you should always be certain you want to follow through with them. In addition, …

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May 1, 2026

How to Start a Home Renovation

Adding on to your house is a very popular decorating idea nowadays. Whether you've always wanted a new addition or just think it's time to spruce up your home you need to have a plan to make the process go smoothly. From hiring a contracting company to figuring out exactly …

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March 2, 2026

What is a Certificate of Occupancy

When you’re buying a home, of course, you want to know that it’s safe. When you buy a property, you need to follow some requirements, one of which may be getting a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy is also called a CO. The general idea behind the CO …

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Feb. 2, 2026

A Guide to the Mortgage Interest Deduction

When you have a mortgage, there’s a deduction you can take on your taxes for the interest you pay on your first $1 million of debt. If you’re a homeowner who bought your home after December 15, 2017, you can deduct interest on the first $750,000 of your mortgage. If …

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Feb. 2, 2026

Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?

There are tax implications of making home improvements, but only in specific situations. When it comes to your taxes, a home improvement might include any work done that increases the value of your home substantially, improves the useful life of the property, or creates new uses.

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