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Common Q&A About Selling Your
Home
What are home sellers obligated to disclose? What is the best time to sell a house? Who determines what
furnishings of a house stay with the home when it is sold? These are just a sampling of the many questions
answered in this resource presented by Inman News Features.
Free Expert Advice for Your Home
Don Vandervort, a regular on HGTV's "The Fix," offers free advice, buying guides, ideas and do-it-yourself
help, in this one-stop source for home repair, remodeling, home-improvement and home decorating.
Popular
Remodeling Projects: Cost vs. Value
Updating and remodeling kitchens and baths will add the most value to your home. In some instances, these projects
could return more than 100% of the cost if the home is sold within a year. Here are the highlights from Realtor
Magazine's special report.
Kitchen & Bath Consumer Resources
Excellent online resource from the National Kitchen and Bath Association includes helpful planning checklists, a guide
to understanding the remodeling process, and tips from the pros.
Hiring a
Contractor
Your home may be your most valuable financial asset. That’s why it’s important to be cautious when you
hire someone to work on it. Finding a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and
satisfying home improvement project.
Toiletology 101
Everything you ever wanted to know about . . . you guessed it, your toilet! Stop by this unique
site and you will probably discover some things you probably never knew you needed to know about saving money and
water.
Internal Revenue Service – Forms &
Pubs
Print the appropriate federal forms and publications.
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Taxsites
Directory
While no one doubts owning your home has great tax benefits, actual savings change regularly with the tax code.
Here are some excellent links to help you determine tax savings for your individual situation, including the business
use of your home, deducting mortgage interest (and points) and real estate taxes, selling your home, and tax
information for first time home buyers.
Moving With Pets
If pets are a part of your family, remember that moving, whether down the block or across the country, is just as
stressful for them as it is for you. But this stress can be greatly reduced with good planning and the tips that
you'll find here.
Moving With Kids
Moving is as hard for kids as it is for adults. By considering a move in three stages - before, during, and after
- and thinking about your children's needs during each stage, you can make a big difference in how your kids feel about
the move and how they adjust afterwards.
After Your Move
Congratulations - you survived the big move! Now what? Here's a list of the most important items to attend
to during the first week after your move.
Official Change of Address
Form
This section allows you to enter your change of address info and then print your completed Change of Address
form. Additionally, you can use the entered information to print Address Change Notification Letters and mail
them to family, friends, and business associates to let them know of your move.
Checklist For A Smooth
Move
Moving is ranked among life's most stressful events. However, with the proper planning and preparation, you can
make your next move a smooth one. This calendar prepared by Mayflower Transit will serve as your
"countdown" to moving day.
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