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March Housing Market Updates & Home Maintenance Tips

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Housing market updates, top home features and your March home maintenance checklist.

Lucky you! Your March newsletter has arrived just in time to kick off the new month. We’ll cover everything from St. Patricks Day celebrations to saying bye bye to winter and hello to more outdoor time- plus sprucing up our homes for the new season.

What's new?

On a personal front, I am looking forward to celebrating family and friends with a few events! Plus, March Madness since Kennedy is very into basketball right now..

On a professional front, I am looking forward to bringing some cute homes on the market! Stay tuned :-)

What's happening around town? MA will be celebrating March with a handful of local events and happenings. Keep reading for more information below!

Hosting Easter brunch?

Keep it stress-free and low-key with this foolproof, 3-step plan for a memorable gathering.

Brunch Board Magic: Start the morning with a no-fuss, wide-appeal self-serve brunch board. Early birds or late risers can take their pick from a spread of bagels, lox, fresh fruits, hard-boiled eggs, and a variety of jams.

Signature Sips: Elevate your beverage game with a Grapefruit Mimosa that brings citrusy uniqueness to your gathering. For those opting for a non-alcoholic option, have a fruit-forward mocktail ready. Try a virgin pineapple mimosa of pineapple juice & lemon-lime soda.
 
Make Ahead Maven: Prep an overnight French toast casserole or a croissant egg bake. Make it, forget it, and pop it in the oven the morning of.

That's a write off!

Tax deductible home improvements

Home office deduction

To claim a deduction, you must have a dedicated and exclusive workspace. Using your dining table for double duty won't qualify.

Rental properties

When renovating rental properties, you can't deduct the renovation costs. But, expenses like mortgage interest, property tax, operating costs, depreciation, and repairs are eligible deductions to keep your property running smoothly.

Residential medical upgrades

Expenses related to improving medical accessibility are deductible. This includes constructing entrance or exit ramps, widening doorways, installing railings or support bars, and making bathroom modifications.

Energy-Efficient Improvements

Consider energy-efficient improvements such as installing solar panels, solar water heaters, small wind energy turbines, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, and biomass fuel stoves for potential tax benefits.

Home Sellers Deduction

If you make improvements to your home before selling it, they can increase your home's basis (purchase price + improvements), reducing capital gains and, in turn, lowering the taxes you'll owe.


Always consult with a licensed tax professional this is not official tax advice.

 

 

March Home Maintenance Checklist

  • Inspect your siding, windows & doors for any cracks or gaps. Seal them to improve energy efficiency and keep pests out.

  • Trim bushes and trees, and clean up your garden beds.

  • If you have an outdoor space, clean it up and inspect for any repairs needed. This way, it will be ready for spring gatherings.

  • Deep clean carpets, curtains, couches and blinds.

  • Prep for spring allergens by changing your HVAC filters.

 

 

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