Homeowner Tips
2 Homeowner Tax Deductions Gone in 2012
April 11, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Congress allowed two important tax breaks for home owners to expire at the end of 2011 . Make sure you enjoy the deduction on your 2011 taxes, because beginning with the 2012 tax year: 1. You can no... (more...)
Tree Falls Over Property Line in Colorado: Who Pays? Who Picks Up the Pieces?
November 8, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
When a tree falls Your neighbor is responsible when a tree falls over your shared property line only if you can prove he was aware that his tree was a hazard and refused to remedy the problem. Regardless,... (more...)
5 Steps To Get Rid of Your HOA in Colorado
August 2, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
It’s possible that you could dissolve your association if you live in a community that only has a few homes and no big-ticket, high-maintenance amenities like a pool. But if you live in a condo,... (more...)
Property Tax Assessments in CO – How They Work (And How To Appeal It)
May 6, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Our local government in Colorado conducts evaluations every 2 years to assign a value to your home for taxation purposes. An assessment isn’t the same as a private appraisal, and the assessed... (more...)
What Homeowner’s Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know
March 29, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
When you are buying and/or own a home it is important that you have the right insurance. There are many items to consider but the first thing to do is get the correct amount of insurance. This amount... (more...)
Tax Time: 10 Often Overlooked Real Estate Tax Deductions
February 9, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Home acquisition mortgage loan fees: If you bought your primary or secondary home last year, you probably obtained a mortgage to finance the purchase. That mortgage is called an “acquisition mortgage”... (more...)
Creating An Efficient and Affordable Home Gym
December 27, 2010 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
What better time to talk about fitness than around New Years, when many make their resolution to “get back in shape”! It’s no secret that the age of technology that was supposed to make... (more...)
September is National Preparedness Month – Does Your Family Have An Emergency Plan?
September 22, 2010 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? It is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Your family... (more...)
Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams : What You Need to Know
August 20, 2010 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
A record high 2.8 million properties were hit with foreclosure notices in 2009, putting even more Americans at risk of facing foreclosure rescue scams. Homeowners who fall behind on mortgage payments... (more...)
When It Pays to “Do It Yourself” for home projects
April 8, 2010 by Michael T. · 2 Comments
Why pay someone big bucks to do something you can just as easily do yourself? That’s the thinking that has gotten more Americans than ever swinging their own hammers. In a recent Time magazine poll,... (more...)
