It doesn’t matter if you’re a homeowner or a renter – home maintenance adds a lot to the to-do list. It’s probably the least fun part about being an adult. Well, that and taxes. Keeping up with regular maintenance is
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Starting A Home Renovation? Don’t Ignore These Key Insurance Risks
Many homeowners are exposed to risks during a renovation due to gaps in their insurance coverage or … [+]
More homeowners have been renovating their homes instead of buying due to housing prices. While continuing to build
How to pay for home improvements
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Key takeaways
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Prequalify with multiple lenders to get the best terms when looking into
Are home renovations tax deductible in Canada?
Can I claim home renovations on my taxes in Canada?
There is currently a Canada Greener Homes Initiative that provides both grants and loans for home evaluations and retrofits, Joan.
See the below chart for eligible retrofits.
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Common Home Repair and Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid?
When the home repair bills start to mount, many people suddenly become passionate about DIY home repairs—and there are certainly plenty of projects around the house that you can do yourself to save money. But a home repair is only
How To Pay For Emergency Home Repairs
Key takeaways
- Financial experts suggest setting aside 1% to 4% of your home’s value annually for repairs and maintenance.
- Even with homeowners insurance and an emergency fund, taking out a loan might be a feasible way to cover emergency home
St. Louis ramps up home repair program amid ‘overwhelming’ need
ST. LOUIS — The front porch of Mae Frances Robinson’s Walnut Park East home, where she has lived for 50 years, was falling apart.
Home values in the north St. Louis neighborhood rarely exceed $20,000, making home equity loans for
New apartments in Kensington, home repair loans for Philly landlords
Homes are filling up a long neglected corner of Philadelphia that’s become a hot spot for development.
More than 1,600 new apartments have been proposed, are under construction, or have recently been built in one section of Kensington.
These new
Preparing your home for fall: Expert tips for maintenance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – As the official start of fall approaches, home experts are urging homeowners to prepare their houses for the colder months. Similar to the concept of spring cleaning, proactive fall maintenance can save homeowners money on potentially