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Homeownership and Mortgage
- Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell a Home?
- If you've been waiting on the sidelines to purchase a home or put yours on the market because of the sluggish economy of the past few years, the time for action may have finally arrived. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the law that...
- Do-It-Yourself or Hire a Contractor?
- Home Improvement Projects Done Right Do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects usually start out with the best of intentions, but the end result may not always be what you envisioned. Should you hire a contractor instead? That depends on you...
- A House for Your Next Home? The Pros and Cons of Buying and Renting
- You’ve seen for-sale signs on houses around town, and they’ve got you thinking. Maybe now is the time to declare independence from your landlord and buy your own home. Buying a house will be the largest investment most people ever...
- Mortgage Closing Costs: What You Need to Know
- Purchasing a home often involves signing on the dotted line on a tall stack of paperwork, much of which is confusing and difficult to understand. It’s no wonder that many people are surprised by some of the charges that make up mortgage...
- Six Tips to Lower Home Heating Costs
- Whether home heating expenses surge up or inch down, they always seem to take a significant bite out of the family budget. To help you rein in costs as the weather gets cooler, the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA) offers these tips. Lower...
- Why You Need a Home Inventory
- Would you be able to list all the contents of your home if you had to? Most people could not, which is why it's a good idea to put together a written home inventory. Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) explains why this...
- Going Green is Easier Than You Think
- "Going green" is a hot topic with those trying to make changes that reduce energy usage, minimize waste, and support sustainability. In fact, 90 percent of Americans say they sometimes buy green products, according to research by Mintel. What,...
- Saving Green By Going Green
- Interest in "going green," or taking steps to preserve natural resources and protect the environment, has grown over the past decade. Did you know that there can be tax benefits when you take environmentally friendly steps, such as minimizing...
- Home Ownership: Are You Ready?
- The purchase of a first home is an exciting time. It's also a large financial undertaking that leaves many people wondering whether they're prepared for this big step. Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) suggests you...
- Tips for Lowering Your Mortgage Payment
- Many people are struggling to pay their home loan bills as a result of the bad economy. If you are concerned about falling behind on payments, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) says there may be options available to...
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