May is National Remodeling Month

According to the National Association of Home Builders, homeowners spent more than $152 billion on remodeling projects in 2017. May is National Remodeling Month and 2018 is projected to be an even busier year in the industry! We’re almost to Memorial Day and warm weather is finally making an appearance. This is the perfect time to…

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Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Law

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers that in many cases they can continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans. Responding to many questions received from taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS said that despite newly-enacted restrictions on home mortgages, taxpayers can often still deduct interest on a home equity loan,…

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New Mortgage Downpayment Program Expands Homeownership Opportunities

Even as the housing market continues its slow and steady recovery, many potential buyers find that qualifying for a mortgage and saving for a downpayment remain high hurdles to homeownership. The good news is that while lenders are looking more closely at borrowers today than in recent years, there are options for purchasing your home…

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Aging in Place Remodeling

Hire a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and make your house a home for a lifetime. RESOURCES FOR HOME OWNERS Find a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist in your area What is Design for Independent Living? What is Universal Design? Aging in Place Remodeling Checklist If you’re like the majority of Americans over the age of 45, you…

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Home Maintenance Quiz

Your home may be the biggest investment you will ever make. Taking good care of it with regular maintenance is necessary to maintain its value and ensure it will provide a comfortable, safe shelter for you and your family for a long time. Here is a home maintenance quiz that will test your maintenance knowledge….

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