A home is a very valuable asset. It must be maintained so that they function properly, are safe and enjoyable, and hold their value. Attention to maintenance, minimizing expenses and managing debt & risk are all key to helping you protect your investment. Maintenance Think about a car – it’s interesting that people normally understand […]
Category Archives: Home Improvement
Preventing Small Floods In Your Home
So, just a question – when did you last replace your washing machine hose? A general rule of thumb is that a washing machine hose should be replaced about every five to seven years. If you’ve had your washing machine for about that long, and never replaced the hose before, you should probably keep reading. […]
Let’s Knock Some Things Off Your List
If you’re a homeowner, you more than likely are already aware that you have to check things periodically throughout your home, making sure that they are operating properly and efficiently. If you do need maintenance on something in your home, it’s so much better to catch the repair earlier than later as the expenses could […]
Homeowning And Mild Repairs Go Hand In Hand
There is More to Building a Pool than the Enjoyment
Wow, what a summer we are having. The first major stay-at-home event in most of our lifetimes has happened in this country. People are turning to their backyards for family fun and recreation. Building a pool is just one of those fun things that are being built. For people who don’t have a pool, the […]
Why Keep Track of Home Improvements?
As a homeowner, you will receive a generous exclusion on the gain of your principal residence. Current rules stipulate $250,000 for single taxpayers and $500,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly. Many people probably consider the gain or profit to be the difference between the purchase price and the sales price. Before calculating your gain, the […]
Your Home’s Equity Could Be the Answer
Track your Improvements!
The money you spend on your home is treated different when it comes to income tax. When you make necessary repairs to your home to maintain its condition, these repairs are not tax deductible. But any capital improvements you make to your home will increase the base price of the home and add equity. You […]
Stunning Homes for Sale in Chantilly
If you’re planning on buying one of the stunning homes for sale in Chantilly, you’ve already made a wonderful choice. Chantilly is a great place to live! Located close to the airport and just over 20 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., Chantilly is in a great location. If you’ve got your heart set on buying […]