Home Ownership

While most of us are necessarily familiar with our income taxes (if only because we’re hoping for a refund), not too many people excitedly follow their property tax value. That’s kind of a shame, because the National Taxpayers Union estimates that 60 percent of homes are overvalued for property tax purposes, while only 2 percent of […]

There’s a reason a house is called a “money pit.” They are really expensive. If you’ve recently bought a house (or are planning to buy one in the near future), then you should be aware of the many expenses you’ll incur as a homeowner. Many of them are new, that you didn’t have to contend […]

While there is no such thing as a recession-proof home, some houses hold their value better than others. Especially whenever economies go through their boom and bust cycles. It would be easy if housing values were solely based on upgrades or innovations inside the house. However, the simple truth is that homes that keep their […]

Selling your house is all about maximizing its value. And that means taking steps to ensure that your house looks its best. You want it to stand out from the crowd. The more appealing your house is to prospective buyers, the more they’ll be willing to pay for it. That means a bigger return on […]