It’s a question that many industrious homeowners ask; are home improvements tax deductible? With tax season approaching, considering the right deductions can significantly lower your tax bill. While not all home improvements are tax deductible–particularly those that are only for comfort or

Though mortgage pre-approval is not vital to buying a house, getting approved before house-shopping can save home buyers time and energy in the long run. Mortgage pre-approval is necessary to make your offer stronger than other buyers’, but it offers several other

2017 home sales in greater Lansing finished slightly ahead of 2016 and was the highest in over ten years. The average selling price was up nearly 6% from 2016 and was the highest in ten years by a wide margin. So, what

To get the best negotiating position in a seller’s market, it’s best to obtain mortgage pre-approval before house-shopping. Lenders require a full and accurate picture of your financial position for mortgage pre-approval, which means a variety of documents are required. These are