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9 Home Renovations Proven to Skyrocket the Value of Your Home

 August 5, 2021August 5, 2021  Jené Hernandez and Mehrnaz Baranriz Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 h...

7 Interior Design Trends That Will Be Huge This Fall

By Sydney Meister | Sep. 13, 2021 Additional reporting by Destinee Scott https://www.purewow.com/home/fall-interior-design-trends The verdict is in: Cozy fabrics, warm, earthy tones, vintage pieces and private spaces are taking over the fall design scene. At the start of 2020, many were forced to reconfigure our homes into multi-multi-functional spaces tha...

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In Need of Mortgage Relief?

BY JON HEALEY PUBLISHED JAN. 4, 2022 UPDATED JAN. 5, 2022 10:05 AM PT Quick Link to California Relief Website.  You have to do it online, at camortgagerelief.org. If you don’t have access to the internet or a computer, you can ask a housing counselor to assist you. For help finding a counselor certified by the federal Department of Housing and U...

Selling a House? Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in 2022

Tina Orem Jan 18, 2022 https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/selling-home-capital-gains-tax It feels great to get a high price for the sale of your home, but in some cases, the IRS may want a piece of the action. That’s because capital gains on real estate can be taxable. Here’s how you can minimize or even avoid a tax bite on the sale of your house. What is a capit...

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Home buyers: Don’t wait for home prices to drop in 2022!

Erik J. Martin / The Mortgage Reports Contributor / March 28, 2022 - 7 min read   Will home prices drop in 2022? The price of homes has risen significantly over the past few years. Many hopeful buyers, especially those on tighter budgets, are eager to learn if and when home prices may become more affordable. The consensus from experts? Don’t hold your ...