When is the best time to tackle home upgrades? When they qualify as tax deductible home improvements! The IRS offers several opportunities to reduce your tax bill through home improvement projects, whether you’re doing the work yourself or hiring professionals. Let’s explore how these improvements can save you money on taxes while increasing the value or…
Welcome to your new home! Whether you’re looking for a first house moving checklist, or you’ve moved before, moving into a new house is an exciting journey. It’s also a time to roll up your sleeves and tackle some essential tasks to ensure your home is safe, comfortable, and running smoothly. To help you get…
As a homeowner, keeping up with home maintenance can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between juggling work, family, and social commitments, finding time to remember and perform all the necessary tasks to keep your home in top shape can be a challenge. That’s why I was thrilled to discover the vipHome.app, a tool that has revolutionized the…
To buy a home warranty, or to not buy a home warranty? That is the question. And the answer is…..it depends. Some get it for peace of mind, others don’t bother. There’s no right answer, but let’s take a look to help you decide if you should buy a home warranty. What Is a Home…
Buying a house is exciting! But it can also be stressful. With so many decisions, it’s easy to make the wrong one. I would know. I bought my first home when the housing market was in a very different place, and I had no idea what I was doing. I lost tens of thousands of…
Think maintaining your home is cheap? Think again. Homeowners are often surprised by the amount of money they need to maintain their home. One of the headaches of home ownership is that your house will start to age. Even with a brand new home, there will be a need for ongoing repairs and maintenance. This…