When its time to file taxes, people want to claim as many deductions as possible. Home improvements are defined for tax purposes as work that increases the value of a home, extends its useful life or modifies it so it can be used for a new purpose. Examples include...
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Should You Use Home Equity to Finance a Child’s College Education?
For many students and their parents, a college education is a top priority. With education costs continually rising, paying for a degree may seem difficult or impossible. Some parents consider using their homes equity to obtain funds for college but arent sure if that...
Should You Consider a House Without a Garage?
In some communities, many houses dont have garages, or they have carports with a roof and open sides. For some homebuyers, the lack of a garage isnt a big deal because they walk or use public transportation to commute. For others, a house without a garage is a deal...

Celebrating Brockette Homes Achievements in 2024
Just a quick update today as the Brockette Homes team celebrates 2024 achievements. This was a bit of a transition year for our business. Alan eased into retirement and we added a few people to our team! Katie Reck, who I mentored when she started at...
Should You Change the Style of Windows in Your House?
Windows that are old, damaged or worn out are inefficient and can lead to high utility bills. Replacing windows can be a huge financial investment, but it can also be an opportunity to choose styles that are better suited to your familys needs and preferences.If youve...
Mold: Know the Facts
If you are in search of a new home, its vital that you learn how to detect mold in homes, get the home seller to disclose any information about mold and be prepared to negotiate around any mold problems that come to light in the course of the sale.Lets face it, no one...
5 Features You Need to Include in Your Master Suite
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Should You Dip Into Your Retirement Savings to Cover Home Improvements?
Home improvements are sometimes necessary to make a house safer, more comfortable or more functional, but they are often very expensive. Many homeowners struggle to save money for upgrades and consider tapping into their retirement savings to fund projects, especially...
5 Tips for Making Household Items Last Longer
Buying a home is expensive enough. Filling it up with things you need adds to the cost, and spending more money to replace those things leads to more bills.Extending the lifespan of household items can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are five tips for...
Do You Need a Job to Get a Mortgage?
If you’re between jobs or retired"or not working and considering retirement"you can still buy a home and get a mortgage that will require you to make monthly payments.While you don’t need a job to get a mortgage, what you do need is income. And there are many types of...
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Are Home Improvements Tax-Deductible?
When its time to file taxes, people want to claim as many deductions as possible. Home improvements are defined for tax purposes as work that increases the value of a home, extends its useful life or modifies it so it can be used for a new purpose. Examples include...
Should You Use Home Equity to Finance a Child’s College Education?
For many students and their parents, a college education is a top priority. With education costs continually rising, paying for a degree may seem difficult or impossible. Some parents consider using their homes equity to obtain funds for college but arent sure if that...
Should You Consider a House Without a Garage?
In some communities, many houses dont have garages, or they have carports with a roof and open sides. For some homebuyers, the lack of a garage isnt a big deal because they walk or use public transportation to commute. For others, a house without a garage is a deal...

Celebrating Brockette Homes Achievements in 2024
Just a quick update today as the Brockette Homes team celebrates 2024 achievements. This was a bit of a transition year for our business. Alan eased into retirement and we added a few people to our team! Katie Reck, who I mentored when she started at...
Should You Change the Style of Windows in Your House?
Windows that are old, damaged or worn out are inefficient and can lead to high utility bills. Replacing windows can be a huge financial investment, but it can also be an opportunity to choose styles that are better suited to your familys needs and preferences.If youve...
Mold: Know the Facts
If you are in search of a new home, its vital that you learn how to detect mold in homes, get the home seller to disclose any information about mold and be prepared to negotiate around any mold problems that come to light in the course of the sale.Lets face it, no one...
5 Features You Need to Include in Your Master Suite
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Should You Dip Into Your Retirement Savings to Cover Home Improvements?
Home improvements are sometimes necessary to make a house safer, more comfortable or more functional, but they are often very expensive. Many homeowners struggle to save money for upgrades and consider tapping into their retirement savings to fund projects, especially...
5 Tips for Making Household Items Last Longer
Buying a home is expensive enough. Filling it up with things you need adds to the cost, and spending more money to replace those things leads to more bills.Extending the lifespan of household items can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are five tips for...
Do You Need a Job to Get a Mortgage?
If you’re between jobs or retired"or not working and considering retirement"you can still buy a home and get a mortgage that will require you to make monthly payments.While you don’t need a job to get a mortgage, what you do need is income. And there are many types of...