Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images As home values climb, more Americans owe capital gains taxes when selling property. But knowing how to calculate your home’s profit could reduce your bill, experts say. Most Americans do not owe taxes for selling a primary residence because of a special tax break — known as the Section … Read more
Real estate agents’ fees — a pesky part of the home buying and selling process — aren’t necessarily set in stone. Rather they are often negotiable, a fact that could help parties on both sides of a transaction save money. And it can be as easy as politely asking for a lower fee: Nearly two-thirds … Read more
Experts suggest thinking about how you’ll use your home in future when considering a building project. 10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Extending your home or remodeling your kitchen and bathroom may be an exciting prospect but it’s worth carefully planning the design and build to manage the risks involved, according to specialists who … Read more