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It’s one of those questions that comes up every spring, usually right around the time property tax bills land in the mailbox. People want to know: can I write this…

If you’ve ever sat at a closing table and wondered why you were getting a credit, or paying one, related to property taxes, this is the post that explains it.…

A lot of people who own a second home (a cottage up north, a vacation property, a place they stay seasonally) assume they’re getting a tax break on it every…

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, here’s what the data says: June is the best month to do it. That’s not a pitch. It’s what the numbers show,…

It’s one of the most common renovation questions I hear from homeowners right now. You want a walk-in shower. Your old tub barely gets used. So why does it feel…

One of the most common questions I get from homeowners, especially around tax time, is whether or not they can deduct their property taxes. It’s a fair question, and the…

If you’ve ever Googled this question, you’re not alone. It comes up constantly, from first-time buyers trying to understand their closing costs to homeowners reviewing their annual bills. The terms…

If you’ve ever Googled this question, you’re not alone. It comes up constantly, from first-time buyers trying to understand their closing costs to homeowners reviewing their annual bills. The terms…

Most people know spring is when the real estate market heats up. What a lot of people don’t know is just how much the calendar affects what you actually pay,…

There’s a question I get a lot, especially when someone is about to list their home or they just walked away from a deal that didn’t go the way they…