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2025 Tax Deductions for Military Homeowners: What to Prepare Now

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The Homeowner’s Tax Advantage Owning a home is a cornerstone of building financial security. It also comes with significant tax benefits. For many taxpayers, the federal deduction for homeownership expenses is a major reason to itemize their deductions. If your itemized deductions are greater than the standard deduction, you should itemize. The core homeowner deductions […]

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Winter Curb Appeal: How to Make Your Home Shine in Cold Weather

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The Winter Home Sale Challenge for Military Families Selling your home is never easy. Selling it during the cold, short days of winter adds extra complexity. This challenge can feel magnified for military families facing a tight Permanent Change of Station (PCS) timeline. You may not have the luxury of waiting for spring. One major

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Home Renovation Projects to Consider Before the End of the Year

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The end of the year is the perfect time to plan. We review our finances, set goals, and look at the year ahead. For military homeowners, this is also a critical window to assess your home. With a potential PCS (Permanent Change of Station) always on the horizon, your home isn’t just a place to

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Halloween for Homeowners: Top Tips for Selling During Spooky Season

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Embrace the Spirit: Selling Your Home During Halloween Selling a home is always a big undertaking. Doing it during a holiday season, especially Halloween, can add unique challenges. But it doesn’t have to be all stress and no treats! As a military family, you know about adapting. This “spooky season” move is just another adventure.

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10 Ways to Winterize Your Home After a PCS

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Get Ready for Winter: Why Winterizing Matters As a military family, you know that moving—a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)—happens fast. You buy a home, and suddenly, winter is around the corner. If you are new to a house, you need to prepare for the season. Winterizing your home is essential. It protects your investment

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Back to School, Back to Basics: 10 Home Safety Tips

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Why Home Safety Matters for Military Families The back-to-school season is a busy time, especially for military families adjusting to new duty stations and new homes. Between unpacking, school supply shopping, and community transitions, home safety can get overlooked. Yet small steps now can prevent big problems later. Here are 10 safety tips to help

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5 Home Improvement Projects to Consider After a PCS Move

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Welcome Home, Home Improvers! You’ve done it! You’ve navigated the PCS, unpacked the last box, and are finally settling into your new home. Whether you’ve just purchased your dream house or are making a rental feel like home, you might be itching to personalize your space. As your trusted real estate professional, I know that

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Is Now a Good Time to Refinance with Current Rates?

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Understanding Today’s Interest Rate Landscape As your trusted real estate professional, I often get asked about refinancing. It’s a significant financial decision, and understanding the current interest rate environment is the first step. Right now, in mid-May 2025, we’re seeing a moderately stable interest rate market for both VA and conventional loans. Conventional mortgage rates

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5 Unusual Landscaping Tips to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal for a Spring Sale

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Curb appeal is crucial when selling a home. First impressions matter, and a well-maintained landscape can significantly increase a home’s value and attract potential buyers. Especially in the spring, when buyers are actively searching, landscaping can make a home stand out. Here are five unusual landscaping tips to boost your home’s curb appeal for a

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Tax Tips for Military Homeowners

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Owning a home comes with numerous benefits, and understanding the tax implications is crucial. For military members, navigating these benefits can be especially advantageous. This article provides a comprehensive overview of tax tips for military homeowners, covering general deductions and specific benefits tailored to their unique circumstances. General Homeowner Tax Deductions Generally, homeowners can deduct

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