Feb 22, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Trends
By Cathie Ericson Feb 14, 2023 (Getty Images) Welcome to the nuances of real estate speak, where not everything is as it seems. You can’t simply place a bed in any size average space and call it a master bedroom. There are, in fact, a number of legal bedroom...
Feb 21, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
By Margaret Heidenry Feb 21, 2023 (iStock) Of all the tax breaks available, the home office tax deduction is among the murkiest and most misunderstood. And the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made things even more complicated. So if you work at...
Feb 17, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Ana Durrani Feb 9, 2023 (Getty Images) Dreaming up a home remodel is easy, but budgeting for one can be way more challenging than it seems. Most homeowners have their sights set on a room or section of the house they’d like to revamp. And plenty of folks play...
Feb 8, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Lisa Marie Conklin Feb 7, 2023 (Getty Images) Are you a buyer with your eyes on a charming older house or a bargain fixer-upper? As you’re researching what it will take to buy the property, you’ll likely come across some hefty costs for updates...
Feb 6, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Clare Trapasso Feb 6, 2023 (Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (2)) Homebuyers who are closely watching the correction in the real estate market might believe now is a good time to pounce. After all, homes are sitting on the...
Jan 24, 2023 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate
By Margaret Heidenry Jan 20, 2023 (Getty Images) Every homeowner has some project to tackle. When you own a home, there’s always seemingly something that needs fixing, zhuzhing, or general improvement. Sometimes these projects (full-kitchen remodel, anyone?) can...