Taxes are confusing, which is why many people in the U.S. choose to hire an expert to do their taxes for them. After all, there are so many numbers to know, forms to have ready, records of income and expenses, W-4s, 1099s, 380-Tsāwe couldāve just made that last one up, and thereās no way of [ā¦]
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Saving up for a New Home? Here Are All the Costs You Need to Know
Once youāve found the perfect home and secured the loan, all thatās left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage paymentsā¦right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying a home, but as long as you know what youāre getting into, theyāre plenty manageable. Take a look [ā¦]
Spring into the Selling Season with These Pro Cleaning Tips
In just a few short days, weāll turn the corner into warmer weather. Thereāll be no more cold mornings, flowers will bloom, trees will grow, birds will sing, and it will officially be spring. Okay, maybe the changing of seasons doesnāt work quite so suddenly, but spring does mark the beginning of a notoriously busy [ā¦]
Searching for a Smaller Home? Here are the Top Tips for Downsizing
Downsizing can be a great choice for homeowners looking to make a financial or lifestyle change. After all, a smaller amount of space means less money on utility bills and less stress from clutter. Are you a new empty-nester? Moving for financial reasons? Or maybe youāve watched a few episodes of Tidying Up with Marie [ā¦]
Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home with These Easy Staging Tips
Love is in the air! Weāre not talking about Valentineās Day ā we mean all of the buyers falling in love with your home thanks to these easy staging tips. From simple DIY projects to decor and decluttering pointers, these effortless staging tips will wow the next buyers that step through your front door. And, [ā¦]
New Year, New & Improved Home Value
How to Sell Your Home During the āOffā Season
Sometimes, life happens. Maybe youāve been hired at a new company across state. Or a sudden change in your family requires you to take in a relative and you need extra space pronto. Perhaps youāre retiring early so you need to downsize. Whatever the case may be, you need to sell your home during the [ā¦]
How to Sell Your Home During Back-to-School Season: A Complete Guide
As summer draws to a close, so dawns every parentās favorite season: the beginning of another school year. This time of year can be hectic for every parent, but it may become especially overwhelming if youāre also trying to sell your home. Donāt worry, though! Weāre here to help. Weāve come up with a bonafide [ā¦]
3 Over-the-Top Home Improvement Projects that Just Arenāt Worth It
If youāre planning on selling your home within the next year or so, youāve probably already started thinking about the best ways to increase its value. But if youāre not an experienced home flipper or contractor, it can be tricky to know which projects are worth it and which simply arenāt. To save you time [ā¦]
Staging Shortcuts That Sabotage Your Home Sale
Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyersā decisions, so itās important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few [ā¦]