Working from home can offer many advantages including tax deductions. Just take care what you try to write off for your home office on your return. Passing the IRS litmus test To … [Read more...] about What You Can and Can’t Deduct When You Work From Home
Archives for 2013
Single Family Home Sales Up Year over Year
The good news just keeps coming! It is already very busy this year and spring hasn't even sprung yet. Good things to come for 2013! Happy Valentines Day! Thanks, … [Read more...] about Single Family Home Sales Up Year over Year
January 2013 – Real Estate Market Update
This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. Inventory is still down but we are seeing more properties hit the market. We are also seeing a big … [Read more...] about January 2013 – Real Estate Market Update
Remodeling – Cost vs Value Report 2013
Every year this report is put out and can be very useful. View the New England report by clicking the link below. Click here to view the report. Thanks, Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about Remodeling – Cost vs Value Report 2013
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
You’re ready to remodel but you want to make sure you get the best contractor for the job. Here’s what to ask the candidates before you decide. 1. Would you please itemize your bid? Many … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
A Financial Plan for Your Home
Your home is probably your biggest investment. To manage it, create a financial plan that takes into account repairs, upgrades, mortgages, insurance, and taxes. Use our home financial … [Read more...] about A Financial Plan for Your Home
Activity vs Inventory in the current Real Estate Market
I have been talking a lot about how activity is really picking up. The above graphic shows how pending (under contract) home sales is much higher and continuing to go up. This is positive news … [Read more...] about Activity vs Inventory in the current Real Estate Market
December 2012 – Real Estate Market Update
This market report gives you the real estate activity for the Greater Portland, Maine area. As expected for December, numbers are down but not as much as I thought. There is a lot of activity … [Read more...] about December 2012 – Real Estate Market Update