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Discover homeowner tax deductions that may save you money during tax season for simply owning a home. Owning a home has its rewards and challenges — and that’s especially true at tax time. Depending on your circumstances, the tax rules around homeownership can lessen your tax obligation when it comes time to file. But before […]

Buying a home can be stressful during the best of times, and it might feel positively overwhelming in a highly competitive market. Although a few of the details may look different right now, the overall process of buying remains the same — and understanding the key steps can help you reach your goal and make […]

Tackle one task per day and you’ll be more organized in no time. Getting your home and space organized can help you feel more in control of your environment. That sense of order can reduce stress, help you focus on your own wellbeing and achieve your other goals. Follow these tips to organize your whole […]

Buyers face challenging conditions, but can increase their odds with preparation and flexibility. The spring shopping season — traditionally the time when the greatest number of home buyers are hunting for homes — is shaping up to be a sizzler. Home shoppers are facing some of the most challenging housing market conditions in generations, including […]

Investment and vacation homes can be an affordable option for new buyers. Read on for pros and cons of this route to homeownership. Young renters who are priced out of homes in their metro areas could get a foothold in the housing market by buying what has traditionally been considered a “second home” before they […]

Owning your own home is part of the American dream. But it takes more than just dreaming to buy and maintain a home. Before you take the plunge, here are some things to ask yourself. Does it make sense to buy? Buying instead of renting needs to make sense financially. To help you decide, play […]

With just a little care, your indoor plants can thrive in the winter. If your houseplants are looking less than lush this time of year, you’re likely not alone. Blame it on dry air, shorter days, changing light patterns, cold drafts — and the fact that some plants go nearly dormant in winter anyway, even […]

The following tips not only may have cost-saving benefits, but some eco-friendly features may help you sell your home faster. The market for sustainable home products has exploded in recent years, offering homeowners the opportunity to practice energy and water conservation right at home. Zillow researchers named sustainability a top home trend for 2022, especially among […]

Homeowners expect to invest in features to make their homes more comfortable, livable and sustainable. High style will take a back seat to comfort and calm in 2022 as homeowners invest in features and projects that foster a sense of renewal and reflect core values around sustainability and self-care, Zillow analysts predict. Projects and features […]

It’s usually around this time of year, with the holiday season firmly in the rearview mirror, that homebuyers and sellers alike begin to make their way back into the market. That will continue to pick up each week until March arrives. At that point, the industry’s busy season—known as the spring real estate market—will be […]