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What are wet rooms, and what design and functional upsides can they offer?

The Inside Scoop on Wet Rooms It’s official: Wet rooms are a rising trend in luxury bathroom design. For years, they’ve been used ...

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5 Tips for Designing a Unique Powder Room Here are five tips for designing a unique powder room… Tactile Textures and Bold Patterns ...

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VIDEO: Here's how you can create an eclectic space in your home.

How to Design an Eclectic Space Use these tips to achieve an eclectic setting that maintains a sense of balance… Look ...

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5 Features Health-Conscious Buyers Want in a Home Appeal to the health-conscious homebuyer with these five features… Air Purifier ...

Changes continue in Real Estate

Lease to own company Divvy Homes cuts 40 people The company, valued at $2 billion as of August 2021, has reduced its employee count by 40 people, the latest in a run of real estate companies that have enacted layoffs.

Unforeseen problems come up during renovations all the time, so be sure you don't make too many commitments before you start. We help many sellers make choices so they can feel that their redo is a good one.

Why You Shouldn't Rush to Buy Materials for a Home Renovation When planning a remodeling project, buying new furniture, flooring and appliances upf......

The three states economists feel will be hit by housing downturns are? Illinois, New Jersey, and you guessed it - California.

With the closing of the Tyson's Coldwell Banker I have moved to Berkshire Hathaway - Tyson's to continue to serve my loyal clients and neighbors. 😊

If you do not plan to stay in your home more than 5 to 7 years, consider the ARM. Some 10 year ARMs are also available. We can point you towards lenders who can help!

Time to move to a new chapter?

Where is the housing market going? It has been a steady price increase for two years. We agreed with some of the other industry watchdogs.

There will continue to by a seller's market all of 2022. This is crushing new buyers right now. But like most market forces, they change in time. Inventory is low, and that should continue. But, high prices will hit the ceiling around May - which is the traditional peak time yearly.

We are just at a much higher level than two years ago.

We do not see any sort of price correction however. Just a leveling off. ( so not reason to wait regardless of buyer or seller )

Ready to list? Let's talk - make an appointment here-

https://jayhursthomes.com/book-consultation

No one is launching a beer campaign for the summer season. All Ukrainian creatives now have one client: our country

No one is launching a beer campaign for the summer season. All Ukrainian creatives now have one client: our country The dream used to be to work for a Western agency or win a Cannes Lion; today, it is to return home.

U.S. sanctions to push Russian investors out of luxury real estate

U.S. sanctions to push Russian investors out of luxury real estate Russian investors have always been big spenders in America’s luxury real estate sector. But with the U.S. government slapping the country with heavy sanctions in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, it looks like the party is over for Russian buyers, housing market experts say. One of the biggest ...

Is It Worth the Cost to Add Solar Panels to My House?

Is It Worth the Cost to Add Solar Panels to My House? For environmental reasons, solar panels are worth it. Probably worth it to save electricity costs, but there are many other factors here.

Gable Roof Style: Updating A Timeless Classic In The Modern Era

What’s Next for Large-Scale iBuying Companies?

What’s Next for Large-Scale iBuying Companies? Regardless of how you feel about iBuyers, they've shown that the business model has legs in residential real estate. That

Top Reasons to Invest in Texas | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind

Top Reasons to Invest in Texas | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind Which market in Texas is the best one to invest in? The answer is all of them. Last year in Texas, single-family housing sales ended 6.1% higher at

Weak mortgage demand could get a big boost as Ukraine crisis causes interest rates to drop sharply

Weak mortgage demand could get a big boost as Ukraine crisis causes interest rates to drop sharply Mortgage demand fell last week as rates rose, but that may all change this week as rates drop again, and sharply.

Hotel at Tyson's to become condos. https://www.ffxnow.com/2022/03/01/tysons-west-developer-proposes-converting-sheraton-hotel-into-housing/?fbclid=IwAR2KylxpRhxIdp_bAp-Fwj8NcXrnXS243tKiXOOLLvH-E5SI8Hwjk1ZYLOw

Tysons West developer plans to turn former Sheraton hotel into housing After giving travelers shelter for more than three decades, the now-shuttered Sheraton Tysons Hotel (8661 Leesburg Pike) could soon become home to hundreds of permanent residents. Property owner JBG Smith wants to turn the 22-story building and its parking garage into a 544-unit multifamily resid

4 Best Long-Distance Moving Companies (2022) - Today's Homeowner

4 Best Long-Distance Moving Companies (2022) - Today's Homeowner Do you need to move across the country? Keep reading to learn about the best long-distance moving companies and their available services and offerings.

4 “Exercises” to Help Real Estate Agents Train for the Spring Market

4 “Exercises” to Help Real Estate Agents Train for the Spring Market Real estate is a fast-paced, hectic career throughout the year, but to survive the spring market agents need to be in tip-top shape.

Russia moves to 'partially restrict' Facebook access over censorship allegations

Russia moves to 'partially restrict' Facebook access over censorship allegations The Russian government moved to "partially restrict" Facebook access in the country on Friday after Russia's ministry of communications accused the social network of unlawful censorship.

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EQUITY on your home is defined as the difference between your home's current fair market value and the amount you still owe on the mortgage.
That difference is the portion of the home that has been paid for and is officially "owned."

As a homeowner, you gain equity in two ways:

1️⃣Payments /Your down payment and the principal portion of mortgage payments

2️⃣Property Value /As the value of the property
increases, so does your equity

Many homes in the DC area enjoyed a rapid increase in equity during the past two years. We can show you where you stand.

As we predicted, Interest rates are rising as shown here on Urban Turf's quick chart. With the Fed planning at least three hikes in 2022, buyers with loans need to work fast. Call us for help.

The IRS has issued the 2022 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be

58.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from the rate for 2021;
18 cents per mile driven for medical purposes or for moving by qualified active-duty members of the armed forces, up 2 cents from the rate for 2021.
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations; the rate is set by statute and remains unchanged from 2021.
The standard mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.

It is important to note that under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, taxpayers cannot claim a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed employee travel expenses. Taxpayers also cannot claim a deduction for moving expenses unless they are members of the armed forces on active duty moving under orders to a permanent change of station. For more details, see Moving Expenses for Members of the Armed Forces.



Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.

Taxpayers can use the standard mileage rate but must opt to use it in the first year the car is available for business use. Then, in later years, they can choose either the standard mileage rate or actual expenses. Leased vehicles must use the standard mileage rate method for the entire lease period (including renewals) if the standard mileage rate is chosen.

Notice 22-03 contains the optional 2022 standard mileage rates, as well as the maximum automobile cost used to calculate the allowance under a fixed and variable rate (FAVR) plan. In addition, the notice provides the maximum fair market value of employer-provided automobiles first made available to employees for personal use in calendar year 2022, for which employers may use the fleet-average valuation rule or the vehicle cents-per-mile valuation rule.

The rules can get complicated, so if in doubt, consult a qualified tax professional.