Patti Wasowicz

When it comes to your taxes, a home improvement might include any work done that increases the value of your home substantially, improve the useful life of the property, or creates new uses.

Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? - Realty Times There are tax implications of making home improvements, but only in specific situations. When it comes to your taxes, a home improvement might include any work done that increases the value of your home substantially, improve the useful life of the property, or creates new uses. We’ll get more int...

In the current market with low inventory and bidding wars, all-cash offers are a popular way for buyers to compete.

What is An All-Cash Offer When Buying a Home? - Realty Times If you’ve ever watched a real estate show, particularly one that centers on the luxury market, you’ve probably heard quite a few references to all-cash offers. In the current market with low inventory and bidding wars, all-cash offers are a popular way for buyers to compete. You may find yoursel...

Investors bought around one in every seven homes in the first quarter of this year.

What’s the Deal with Investment Companies Buying Houses? - Realty Times There’s been a lot in the news lately about investment companies—namely big ones like BlackRock, going into communities and buying up all the properties. The home market has been explosive over the past year, with mortgage rates at historic lows and the pandemic leading many people to want to ch...