Matching Your Wants and Needs to What's on the Market
Unless you decide to build your own home, or have unlimited funds, you
probably won't find a house on the market that matches your wish list
perfectly. Lisa Skolnik points out that though most home buyers have to make
concessions, they can still live happily ever after in their new home.
The True Costs of Home Improvements
While it would be great to be able to boil down home-improvement costs to a solid on-paper budget, it doesn't always work that way. Factoring in financing arrangements, tax deductions, home-value appreciation, maintenance, and other elements can move your "true" costs up or down. Jim Sulski outlines the various factors to consider when trying to arrive at the "actual" cost of a home improvement project.
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Refinancing Tips Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask,
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The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Owning a home is one of the few things you can use and earn a profit from, in addition to receiving substantial tax benefits. Jim Sulski explains the tax benefits of home ownership.
