Tina Fountain Realtors

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Tina Fountain Realtors recently launched a new website, http://www.tinafountain.com, that makes it easier than ever to find Atlanta homes for sale.

“Our new website is the perfect companion for homebuyers looking for the perfect home,” Tina Fountain said. “We have all the tools you need to search listings and keep track of the properties that catch your eye.”

The new website sports an attractive new design and several intuitive features. Visitors can now view individual pages for metro Atlanta cities and subdivisions. Users may perform simple or advanced searches with expanded criteria ranging from city and property type to school district and subdivision. Search integration allows buyers to view homes using Google Maps, Google Street View and Bing Bird’s Eye View.

Once homebuyers have found a property, they can view up-to-date information including status, specifications, interior appointments and more. The new website also allows visitors to save their favorite property searches and listings for future reference.

Other improvements to the Tina Fountain Realtors website include:

    Larger images and slideshows
    Virtual tours
    Interactive map searches
    Email notifications for new listings

Buyers searching for Atlanta real estate on-the-go can visit mobile.tinafountain.com to easily search property listings. Users will be able to access saved searches and listings from the mobile site or search for Atlanta homes for sale using their phone’s GPS technology.

For more information on Tina Fountain Realtors, visit http://www.tinafountain.com.

About Tina Fountain Realtors:

Tina Fountain Realtors was founded in 2007 by Tina Fountain. She has more than 20 years of experience in several aspects of real estate. Fountain has worked across the United States, selling luxury homes to a number of high profile clients. Today, her strong presence in the Atlanta market allows her firm to cater to a wide variety of buyers. Fountain is also a member of the Employee Relocation Council – Worldwide, First Multiple Listing Service, Georgia Multiple Listing Service and an affiliate of Luxury Real Estate Who’s Who.

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Mechanicsville, VA (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

All Kids Lamps, (baby and kids lighting) announces: Kids decor or baby nursery decor contest

It doesn’t matter if your nursery design is modern, trendy and hip or traditional, cute, whimsical or cozy – you can submit your best picture and win $ 200! Kids and Baby Decor Contest deadline: January 21st 2011.

Simply visit: All Kids Lamps and click on the baby and kids decor contest link or visit Kids and Baby decor fill out an entry form and submit your best photograph. The baby and kids decor website is brand new and created to give the best decor advice and tips.

All Kids Lamps LLC created the Baby and Kids Decor site, they are a Virginia based online store and carry over 700 baby and kids lighting. On the baby and kids lighting site you will find the best kids ceiling fans, kids night lights, kids ceiling lamps, baby nursery lighting, kids table lamps, kids lamp shades, baby and kids chandeliers.

All Kids Lamps LLC has been in several well known newspapers, blogs, baby and pregnancy magazines.

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Discount Service Center

Ames, Iowa (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

AutoJini provides clients in the retail automotive industry a complete suite of website tools, including custom website design, mobile websites, vehicle incentives & lease specials data, VIN decoding, integration of Google Analytics, Facebook applications , and search engine optimization services. AutoJini improves automobile dealerships’ performance by managing inventory data from multiple sources, ensuring most accurate and up-to-date inventory on the the websites, and exporting inventory data to leading classified websites (both paid and free). This lowers the cost of online leads, leading to higher per unit profit.

Tony MacFarlane, Digital Marketing Specialist for the Discount Service Center, says, “We have been using AutoJini for our dealership needs for the last several years. AutoJini work create a higher level of web-based solutions, not the cookie cutter sites of other companies. In addition to creating fully functioning dealership websites, AutoJini also implements custom solutions to meet our diverse needs. Any dealership or dealer group which is looking for a reliable company – a company that understands the constantly evolving nature of the retail automotive industry – should use AutoJini.”

Syed Azam, AutoJini’s President, says “being able to provide custom solutions and consulting services to our dealers, whether franchise or pre-owned, is very crucial in ensuring our dealers are highly competitive in the market place. This implementation of configurable Online Diagnostic System for the service center of Discount Service Center is a demonstration of the fact that AutoJini is not a static website provider to the retail auto industry. We are a technology company that has the expertise and flexibility to implement custom solutions for our client dealers on-time and within budget.”

About AutoJini.com:

AutoJini.com is the flagship product of Octadyne Systems. AutoJini is web-based software suite of solutions used by automobile dealers across North America. The AutoJini software suite includes the development and implementation of dealership websites, mobile websites, micro sites, Facebook applications, inventory management solutions, data export to 3rd parties, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and news and blog software.

AutoJini.com has offices in Ames, Iowa, U.S. and Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

For more information, please contact Mr. Syed Azam by phone at (515) 232-.2024, or email at syed(at)AutoJini(dot)com Visit http://www.AutoJini.com for more details.

About Discount Service Center:

Discount Service Center is a Springfield, VA based auto dealership. The dealership sells quality pre-owned vehicles and also specializes in providing repair services to its clients.

The dealership is located in the to Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Fairfax and Woodbridge areas at the Springfield “Mixing Bowl:”; the intersection of I-395 and the Beltway in Springfield, VA.

For more details, please contact Tony MacFarlane (703) 243-1975 or visit the dealership website at:

http://www.discountservicectr.com

Phone: (703) 451-2381

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Parker, CO (PRWEB) September 27, 2009

DraperiesinDenver.com, a blog that discusses draperies, curtains, and interior home decoration, now includes pages titled Decorating Bay Windows, How to Hang Curtains, and Thermal Draperies.

The page entitled “Decorating Bay Windows” from DraperiesinDenver.com provides tips on ways to design a space that includes bay windows. Suggestions include the best window treatments suited for bay windows, like plantation shutters or accordion shades, as well as objects to place near bay windows. Particularly, the page notes the importance of decorating bay seats to make them appear comfy and homey.

“How to Hang Curtains” describes the relatively simple process of hanging curtains. According to the page, the majority of the work is in “the selection and installation of a curtain rod.” However, the page notes that different rods may be necessary for particular areas, such as for a sliding glass door. DraperiesinDenver.com concludes the article by noting some of the effects hanging curtains or draperies of different sizes, shapes or patterns can have on a window or room.

SportsandRunning.com examines how specialized draperies can save energy and thus money on the page “Thermal Draperies.” Due to the high cost of energy, the page offers the use of thermal draperies with foam backing to more effectively control a room’s temperature and prevent heat loss or gain from a window. Also mentioned is the usefulness thermal draperies provide by decreasing the amount of light in a room, which can be used in bedrooms to help people sleep longer.

About DraperiesinDenver.com:

DraperiesinDenver.com was launched in November of 2008, producing a number of blog entries on the different styles, history, and usefulness of draperies. iGoMogul is responsible for designing and maintaining the site structure of DraperiesinDenver.com.

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Ply Gem

Cary, NC (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Ply Gem®, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products, is showcasing its comprehensive offering of home exterior products and solutions in booth W1101 at the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) from February 8-11 in Orlando, Fl. With new introductions in its corporate, windows, siding and Canadian groups, Ply Gem will exhibit a broad range of products and business building solutions for both the residential new construction and home remodeling markets.

The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem

New for 2012, Ply Gem has expanded The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem and developed new business building tools, specific to the remodeling and new construction markets. The Designed Exterior is a complete exterior home solution combining everything Ply Gem has to offer – including windows, siding, stone veneer, fence, rail, accessories and accents – and was introduced to help builders, contractors and their customers realize the possibilities in exterior home design.

The new tools – including field guides, product specifications and a free online visualizer available at http://www.plygem.com – illustrate how The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem concept can be implemented in exterior home renovations and new building.

The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem was recently seen on the series finale of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” through a seven home build for families affected by the tornado that tore through Joplin, Mo. in May 2011. Ply Gem provided virtually all of the exterior products for these seven homes, tailoring the designs to complement the personalities of each family. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” designers Paul DiMeo and Tracy Hutson will be in Ply Gem’s booth during IBS from 10 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. daily to discuss the Joplin build and sign autographs.

Windows

Expansions to the aluminum-clad Ply Gem® Windows Mira Premium Series are being introduced. These include custom sizes to help customers find the perfect window opening fit for new construction and remodeling projects, and a new bi-parting door, with a four-panel option for architectural and custom home designs.

Ideal for coastal regions, impact glass options have been expanded to the remodeling market through the new Ply Gem Windows Impact Replacement Series. The windows have a design pressure rating of +50/-57 and are compliant with the Texas Department of Insurance and approved by the Florida Building Commission.

New window design elements for 2012 include a 3 ½-inch flat casing exterior frame option for the Ply Gem Windows Pro Classic Series. Developed in response to high customer demand for a low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood trim, this option provides a historical colonial American exterior look, popular in the New England and mid-Atlantic regions. The casing expands the choices available through The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem, as a complementary design element for architectural home styles such as Georgian, Tuscan and French Country.

Siding, Fence & Rail

The Ply Gem siding group has a number of new product introductions at IBS to help builders and remodelers create the perfect exterior for their customers. Many of Ply Gem’s siding lines have expanded colors for 2012 including four new deep shades on NAPCO® by Ply Gem American Splendor and Variform® by Ply Gem Vortex Extreme Premium Vinyl Siding. NAPCO by Ply Gem, Variform by Ply Gem and Georgia-Pacific are also adding new colors to their shake and shingle and board and batten lines, including the dark hues.

With insulated siding now recognized by ENERGY STAR® and other programs as continuous insulation and a valid material to reduce thermal bridging, Ply Gem offers insulated siding systems to blanket home exteriors including: Variform by Ply Gem ClimaForce™ Insulated Siding and Mastic Home Exteriors® by Ply Gem Structure® Home Insulation System with recycled content.

Ply Gem Stone True Stack modular stone is an ideal introduction for those looking for a time saving solution. The modular pieces, in three different lengths, provide clean and simple installation for a rustic, dry-stack style

Beyond exterior cladding, Kroy® by Ply Gem fence and rail brand is introducing new, decorative and Woodland Select™ variegated caps to complement the look of their privacy, picket, ranch rail and vinyl & composite railing products.

Canada

The Canadian product portfolio of Ply Gem now includes a comprehensive offering of windows, entry doors, siding, manufactured stone, brick veneer, fence and rail.

Ply Gem previously offered windows, entry doors, fence and rail in Canada, and is expanding in 2012 to include vinyl siding, manufactured stone and brick veneer, and additional window lines. Products are available under the Ply Gem brand for windows, Variform by Ply Gem brand for siding, Richwood® Exterior Finishings by Ply Gem brand for accents and accessories, Ply Gem Stone brand for stone and brick veneer, and Kroy by Ply Gem brand for fence and rail.

One recent product introduction in Canada is the PrismaClad Colour program, which provides virtually limitless color options for window exteriors, including 30 signature colours, 17 woodgrain colours and 12 metallic colors for an additional fee. For a truly custom color, the DuraMatch color matching process allows the ability to match nearly any existing shade, making it an ideal solution for projects that do not involve the replacement of every window. The color solutions are available on all products within the Ply Gem Canada Elite Series Regency and Fusion product lines and will be on display in the booth.

To learn more about Ply Gem’s comprehensive offering for the home exterior, log onto http://www.plygem.com or visit Ply Gem in booth W1101 at the International Builders’ Show.

About Ply Gem

Ply Gem, headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of vinyl siding, designer accents and skirting, vinyl fencing and vinyl and composite railing, stone veneer and vinyl windows and doors used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Western Canada. Ply Gem siding brands include Mastic Home Exteriors®, Variform®, NAPCO®, Ply Gem® Stone, Kroy®, Cellwood®, Georgia Pacific, DuraBuilt®, Richwood®, Leaf Relief®, Gutter Warrior™ and Monticello® Columns. Ply Gem also manufactures vinyl and aluminum soffit and siding accessories, aluminum trim coil, wood windows, aluminum windows, vinyl and aluminum-clad windows and steel and fiberglass doors. Ply Gem windows and patio door brands include Ply Gem® Windows, Mastic® Replacement Windows, Ply Gem® Canada and Great Lakes® Window. The company’s brands are sold through short-line and two-step distributors, pro dealers, home improvement dealers and big box retailers. Ply Gem employs more than 4,300 people across North America. Visit http://www.plygem.com for more information.

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InPro Corporation, already known as a leading pioneer in sustainable building product, will now ship all small packages under the UPS carbon neutral shipping program.

Milwuakee, Wisconsin (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

InPro Corporation, already known as a leading pioneer in sustainable building products, has made another improvement in its operational process and will now ship all small packages under the UPS carbon neutral shipping program.

InPro ships nearly 95,000 small packages via United Parcel Service each year. This includes everything from full-line catalogs and product samples to hardware, rolled wall cladding and trim pieces.

UPS carbon neutral shipping offers InPro the opportunity to enhance its efforts in reducing overall global CO2 impacts. For an small fee per package, contributions are made to projects like Garcia River Forestry in the United States, Fujian Landfill Gas in China, La Pradera Landfill Gas in Colombia, and Cholburi Wastewater Biogas-to-Energy in Thailand. UPS handles everything, from calculating the emissions to purchasing and retiring the carbon offsets.

A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for, or to offset, an emission made elsewhere. Individuals, companies, or governments purchase carbon offsets to mitigate their own greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electricity use, and other sources. Offsets are typically achieved through financial support of projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in the short or long term. The market for offsets was created to achieve compliance with obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.

“We are pleased to be participating in the UPS carbon neutral program,” said Phil Ziegler, InPro’s president. “Our company continues exploring new ways to improve our sustainable practices and we’ve been recognized for our efforts to reduce the impacts of our operations. Given how much we ship via UPS each year, joining in their carbon neutral efforts was an easy decision.”

InPro is the nation’s premier manufacturer of building products, including door and wall protection, decorative surfaces, expansion joint systems, cubicle track & privacy curtains and signage & wayfinding. InPro products are used in the healthcare, senior living, hospitality, and education sectors.

The company leads the industry with the first biopolymer wall protection – InPro’s exclusive G2 Blend® made from BioPolyPETG+® material containing both a biopolymer and recycled content. InPro is a proud participant in the UPS carbon neutral shipping program.

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Distinctive Dwellings

Cranberry Township, PA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Distinctive Dwellings, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania leader in all-in-one custom home building solution, is proud to announce that for 2012, it is now offering its award-winning strategies throughout the tri-state area.

Distinctive Dwellings is an effective, efficient, all-in-one solution that integrates architectural services, interior design principles and construction expertise in a collaborative approach that guides their clients every step of the way, from planning to furnishings. Their mission is to be the best at designing, building and decorating homes that are in harmony with their client’s unique lifestyle and individual personalities, using a process that is exciting and rewarding for their clients. For anyone looking for a Pittsburgh home builder, or a home-builder in the tri-state area, Distinctive Dwellings is the obvious choice. Distinctive Dwellings will also be representing energy efficiency as a way of reducing the size and cost of solar systems, improving comfort, and saving money.

As construction and project management experts, Distinctive Dwellings is adept at creating a dream home that is also a green home. Designing a home like the HGTV green home that one would see on TV means they design for near net zero energy consumption. Distinctive Dwellings’ focuses on implementing LEED and NAHB green home standards and designations. Therefore these homes are built with many state of the art technologies including a superior insulated structure, triple pane windows, reflective standing seam metal roofing, geothermal heating and cooling systems, photo voltaic panels, rainwater collection systems, advanced smart home and home automations systems that control heating and cooling systems as well as lighting systems for energy efficiency, low/no VOC paints and stains and locally sourced cabinetry.

In designing green, Distinctive Dwelling’s goal is to help the homeowner reap the benefits of green building, including energy efficiency, minimal environmental impact, health benefits, and most of all, to experience the comfort that comes from an open, day-lit house that is well-insulated and heated/cooled, yet feels connected to the outdoors. “Many aspects of green building pay for themselves easily,” says Lori Smith of Distinctive Dwellings, “even after using advanced building methods and material.” To make it all come together seamlessly requires knowledge and a long-term outlook on everyone’s part. Everyone involved in these types of projects needs to be both an example and a resource for others who are interested in building a green home, as well as to help future homeowners avoid the pitfalls of selecting the wrong contractors for the job. Not every contractor is knowledgeable in green home building technologies and techniques, so selecting one that is knowledgeable and experienced in green building is crucial to success.

ABOUT DISTINCTIVE DWELLINGS

Distinctive Dwellings has a unique approach to the home design and building process. Developed over the course of nearly 10 years, Distinctive Dwellings has successfully combined design and engineering to provide its clients with the home of their dreams in a way that functions to their lifestyle, saves money and gets them more for their money. This is accomplished using their interior / exterior design expertise in combination with their extensive construction knowledge.

Whether you are looking for custom home builders in Pittsburgh, or new construction in Pittsburgh, call today for a free consultation to learn how Distinctive Dwellings can transform your home into your own personal sanctuary. To find out more about Distinctive Dwellings and what they offer, visit the Distinctive Dwellings website at http://www.distinctive-dwellings.com.

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One Stop Green

Houston, Texas (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

One Stop Green releases a mobile app tutorial for it’s iPhone and iPod touch mobile application (http://fwd4.me/0663). The purpose of the tutorial is to demonstrate the functionalities of the mobile app and show users how easy it is to conduct home energy audits from their mobile phone. Host Robert Colangelo of the syndicated radio show ‘Green $ ense’ also conducted an interview with One Stop Green’s Founder and CEO – Sohail Hassan about the app and its many uses and will be available on pod cast.

Before investing any resources towards going green, it is essential to conduct an energy audit in order to identify the problem areas of your home. With One Stop Green’s mobile app, an audit costing up to $ 200 can be conducted by the homeowner themselves directly from their mobile phone! The main functionality of the mobile app is the ‘Conduct an Energy Audit’ section that walks the user through a real energy audit and provides them with helpful tips and answers to frequently asked questions.

The result of the audit is the green score; the higher the score, the more green or energy efficient your home is. The leaves next to each category correspond to how green each section of your home is and is based off the answers you provide in the previous sections of the audit. This information can be shared with others via Facebook, Twitter, and email and there is also a link to eco-friendly shopping to provide you with immediate solutions to help improve your score.

Another feature of the app is My Green Tool Box. The toolbox uses the user’s location to determine the amount of sunny days, inches of rainfall, and available wind speed in your area to estimate the potential savings from implementing these solutions. This information helps determine the best way to improve the efficiency of the property and will even suggest potential system sizes.

One Stop Green also publishes Green Tips of the Day. The Green Geniuses’ over at One Stop Green have searched far and wide to find only the best and most useful green tips and have made them available for you via their mobile app. All tips are assembled by category and your favorite green tips can easily be shared via facebook and email at the touch of a button. The One Stop Green tips are also updated weekly so be sure to check back for the newest tips and facts to help you live green!

One Stop Green, LLC facilitates environmentally friendly improvements to residential and commercial properties through distribution of green, energy efficient equipment. They offer every product needed for sustainable energy independence; enabling homeowners, businesses and commercial property owners to master their usage by reducing waste, producing renewable energy from within, and implementing efficient energy consumption methods. Their goal is to provide user friendly and practical long-term solutions to existing inefficiencies in your present system(s). Their carefully selected products and professional installers offer a higher level of satisfaction and service for our customers.

Contact:

Nathan Kaufman

http://www.OneStopGreen.com

P: 877.449.9110|O: 713.541.2739|C: 210-846-5900

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Aussie Pet Mobile Canada

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Aussie Pet Mobile Canada, the nation’s largest mobile pet grooming business in the $ 50-plus billion pet industry, today announced the recent opening of it’s 40th franchised territory in Toronto, Ontario. Aussie Pet Mobile will service Toronto in its solar powered Mercedes Benz Sprinter Pet Spas fully equipped with a patented heated hydro bath as well as self contained water, waste and electricity. While the pet spa remains idle during appointments it’s energy efficient solar panel system converts energy to electric power.

Owner Vince Yang and Groomer Ullanda Chu knew Aussie was the right choice for their business venture. “Aussie was the right opportunity for me after seeing how Aussies system would work for my own Chow Chow” said Chu , Groomer of Aussie Pet Mobile based out of Richmond Hill. “My dog was banned from a local grooming store and then labeled as aggressive. I wanted something that would avoid me having to take my Chow Chow to another grooming service. Vince found Aussie and our love for animals secured our decision to go into this business. We are proud to be opening up Aussie Pet Mobile Canada’s 40th franchised territory here in Ontario.”

The convenient mobile pet grooming service offers one-on-one attention in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere not typically found in storefront grooming locations. Aussie’s mobile business cuts out the anxiety and hassle of taking the reluctant pet to the groomers. Many Aussie Franchise Owners are the official groomers of the SPCA in their neighbourhood and many volunteer their grooming services to seniors. The Aussie Pet Mobile, a custom designed Mercedes Benz Sprinter van with air conditioning, heat, electricity, and water, relies on no outside electrical or water hookups which makes the unique service easy for apartment or condo residents as well as homeowners.

Aussie Pet Mobile’s professional groomers pamper pets with a15-step spa treatment that includes a customized shampoo, massage, hand dry, brushing, and nail trimming, just to name a few of the services received. Extra services are also available, such as flea and tick control, aloe treatments for dry skin and an an ever popular excess hair removal tool known as the Furminator that reduces shedding up to 90% if done on a regular basis.

The royal treatment for our four-legged friends continues with Aussie Pet Mobile’s “pawdicures,” nontoxic and quick-drying nail painting. Pricing for all of Aussie Pet Mobile services depends on the breed, size, coat condition and scope of services.

“I left a high paying management position with Nissan Automotive to pursue a passion.” said Vince. “Aussie shares the same passion I do for pets. They provide everything for your dog during the grooming process. This helps reduce the stress and anxiety your pet feels when going to a traditional grooming store. Your pet receives the same kind of pampering treatment that I would expect when visiting a store front location.” For more information about Aussie Pet Mobile, please visit Aussie Pet Mobile Canada

Aussie Pet Mobile was founded in Australia in 1996 and is the world’s largest mobile pet grooming business serving more than 700 exclusive territories in the U.S. and 12 overseas countries including Australia, Japan, Ireland, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Greece the United Kingdom, and has taken British Columbia, Canada by storm. In 2011, Aussie Pet Mobile was voted in the top 500 Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine. Aussie Pet Mobile’s certified and trained groomers pamper pets with personal, one-on-one attention in the comfort of their own surroundings. With the fear factor taken away from pets being taken to a groomer and ‘caged’ for the day, Aussie lends to naturally happier pets.

Aussie grooms Dogs, Cats and more recently some rabbits and guinea pigs at a local West Coast SPCA branch.

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New City, NY (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

From incentives to deductions, taxes are complicated and can be confusing even for the seasoned property owner. Understanding the ins and outs of some common property tax concerns can help save you money and put your mind at ease. Below Matthew Rand, Managing Partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty discusses three common tax topics.

1. Natural Disaster Relief

“If your home is affected by a natural disaster, your damage costs will be deductible from both state and federal income taxes,” says Rand. Disasters include fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and more. “Homeowners can deduct their losses by filing an amended return for the tax year before the event happened. This helps to minimize the wait for refund money that can be used to make repairs or pay for living expenses,” Rand explains.

2. Historic Rehabilitation

“If your home is a certified historic home, then you may be able to receive a break in your taxes,” says Rand. Many states offer tax incentives, reductions and abatement programs for owners of residential historic homes. These programs are described on the National Trust’s website, which also offers resources and tips for owners of historic homes. Visit the site at http://www.preservationnation.org.

3. Home Improvement Deductions

“Many sellers ask me if they can deduct the cost of improvements made to their homes from their taxes,” says Rand, who continues to note that the answer is not black and white. “Yes, you can deduct improvements, but only after the home has been sold. This is because improvements add to the basis of your home,” Rand explains. “Because your basis is subtracted from your selling price to figure out what your home sale gain is, these tax deductions can only be made after your home is sold and your basis is defined.”

It is also important to note that the IRS has specific qualifications for what counts as a taxable “improvement.” These are renovations that add to your home’s value and extend its “useful life.” Rand cites taxable improvement examples including an extra bathroom or an updating plumbing, heating or electrical system.

For more information on property taxes, please contact Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty at media(at)randrealty(dot)com, 845-825-8037, or Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty.

ABOUT BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS RAND REALTY – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Rand Realty, founded in 1984, is the No. 1 real estate brokerage in the Greater Hudson Valley with 27 offices serving Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York and Passaic and Bergen counties in New Jersey. Rand has more than 800 sales associates, as well as a commercial real estate company (Rand Commercial Services), new york mortgage company (Rand Mortgage), title company (Hudson Abstract Services) and New York insurance agency (The Hudson Group Insurance Agency). Rand Realty is also on Facebook and Twitter.

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