Carollo's Blog on Real Estate- Featuring Queens and Nassau County Real Estate Information

Top 10 DIY mistakes by home 'handymen'

According to the article: Top 10 DIY mistakes by home 'handymen' on BankRate.com there are many mistakes that do it yourself homeowners make and often, these mistakes are expensive and might even cost more than having it down professionally.  However, this article outlines common mistakes that are made, in an effort to save you some time, aggrevation and of course--money! 

Read the entire article: Top 10 DIY mistakes by home 'handymen' on BankRate.com

Home Improvements Reduce Capital Gains Tax

According to the article Home Improvements Reduce Capital Gains Tax on Bankrate.com, it is important for homeowner's to remeber that every dollar spent towards home improvements, remodeling and renovations can mean a dollar off their federal tax bills, when and if the time comes to sell.  Money spent on capital gains is subtracted from profit and thereby reduces the amount a homeowner may have to pay in capital gains in the long run. 

Read the entire article Home Improvements Reduce Capital Gains Tax on Bankrate.com to figure out which home improvements will lower your capital gains

Home buying or selling: 7 top tips for '07

According to Real Estate Advisor Steven McLinden's article "Home buying or selling: 7 top tips for '07," on Bankrate.com "The New Year will dawn on a housing market that's shockingly different from just a year ago. Overzealous speculation, too-lenient lending and aggressive overbuilding have combined to create the type of home-inventory levels and price stagnations that haven't been felt in the U.S. since the early to mid-1990's."

Real estate investing: Profitable but risky game

According to recent real estate article "Real Estate Investing: Profitable But Risky Game," featured on Bankrate.com, nearly 28 percent of real estate sales are buyers seeking investment property as opposed to traditional residence sales (National Association of Realtors).  Find out if investing is right for you!