george thoma maui mortgage broker: Protecting your Number One Investment - Your Home . - 09/03/19 01:08 PM
Ideas that keep your Property value and up to date.
 
1,PAINT, PAINT, PAINT
It could increase your home’s value 2%
2,ADD A COLORFUL BACKSPLASH
The kitchen is the #1 upgrade with the greatest return 
3,SET HOT WATER HEATER TO 120 degrees F
Every 10-degree drop saves 3-5%
4,UPGRADE YOUR FRONT DOOR
It could increase your home’s value over 4%
5,INSTALL LED LIGHT BULBS
Save by using 75% less energy 
6,STEAL CURB APPEAL
With these freebies: pull weeds, trim overgrown bushes, de-clutter 
 
LET ME HELP YOU GET INTO YOUR DREAM HOME or refinance the one you’re in
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george thoma maui mortgage broker: Hawaii,Get Ready for the Tax Deductions ! - 02/17/18 01:38 AM
 
 The IRS is nice to homeowners, no kidding. Here are the some of the tax breaks available.
Purchase Costs Deduction. In most cases, any loan discount points and origination fees are tax deductible for the buyer, no matter who pays for them. Any "daily interest" paid on the mortgage at closing is also deductible. Keep your HUD settlement statement, which contains all this information, to use in preparing your return. 
Mortgage Interest Deduction. Each year the interest paid on your mortgage is tax deductible up to $1 million in mortgage debt on a first or second home if you're married filing jointly. … (2 comments)