home selling: Laminate Flooring: The Affordable and Durable Flooring Option
- 03/27/17 09:13 AM
Laminate wood flooring is one of the most popular flooring choices available today. Affordable as well, especially in the long run. Because laminate wood has great durability, it is often an excellent option for families with children and pets. With proper care, laminate wood can last for decades! No need to sand and re-stain like regular hardwoods. Laminate wood has a protective top layer, protecting against UV rays and making it much less expensive to maintain than other flooring options. It can also be more scratch resistant than hardwood, and much easier to clean! No wonder so many home buyers covet this (0 comments)
home selling: Home Selling 101: Capital Gains
- 02/06/14 06:55 AM
Home Selling 101: Capital Gains For those who sold their home this year, it's important to understand how selling your home may impact your tax returns, now that tax season is upon us. The following information explains how capital gains work for those who have recently sold a home. If you sell your primary residence, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain – $500,000 for married couples – from your federal tax return. To claim the exclusion, the IRS says your home must have been owned by you and used as your main home for a period (0 comments)