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December 20, 2010

Energy Efficient Tax Credits Return

The very popular energy efficiency tax credits provided by the American Recovery Act are coming to an end.  The end of 2010 will also mark the final day that a homeowner can claim these tax credits.   Many thought this to be the end of a well received initiative.  However, It seems there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Read more…

December 3, 2010

Home Improvement to Sell a Home

If headlines are any indication, Americans are starting to put money back in their homes.  This points towards an improving economy and more stable ground for the housing and home improvement industries.  It may have been quite some time since your last home improvement endeavor.  Figuring out what project you should begin is a little bit more complicated than it used to be.  Selling your house and seeing a return on your investment means you have to carefully plan what projects you put money into.  Fortunately, there are a multitude of resources at your disposal so you don’t have to take on this assignment alone.  Whether you are planning on adding an addition or simply power washing the exterior, the costs involved may not always be worth the investment.  If you are selling a home then you may find the following ideas especially helpful. Read more…

November 9, 2010

Top 5 Things to Know About the Expiring Tax Credits

For our readers in Virginia and Maryland who are interested in window replacement, now is the time.  The remodeling sector can thank the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for much of their success this year.  The credits provided by the act were paramount in the decision by many homeowners to commit to their next remodeling project or installing replacement windows.  Nothing lasts forever and as of December, 31 2010 the tax rebates will no longer be offered.   The procrastinators amongst us still have a few weeks before the expiration date.  Here are the top five things you need to know coming down the homestretch. Read more…

October 29, 2010

Friday Twitter Round-Up: Halloween Edition

Happy Halloween friends!  This is a special occasion that calls for a special installment of Friday Twitter Round-Up.  Over the week we gather some of our favorite tweets and post them on the blog.  This week includes stories about green Halloween tips, smart meters and the need for bird repellant.  You can find us on Twitter @LFandHome. Read more…

October 28, 2010

Homes For The Halloween: The Edgar Allan Poe House

I don’t believe we could have ended this blog series with a more appropriate figure.  Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with horror and mystery literature.  Arguably one of the region’s most influential writers, he met his demise in Baltimore.  Though he lived throughout the region, his home in Baltimore is the focus of our final installment of “Homes for Halloween”. Read more…