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How one Seattle couple made buying a dream home cheaper than renting

July 21, 2016
Michael Shane
Blog, First Time Home Buyers, New Buyers, Personal Finance, Taxes

Johann Bruhner had some big changes in his life: he had just gotten a big merit raise and a cash bonus at work, he’d paid off the last of his student loans, and he had just gotten engaged to be…

Understanding the tax benefits of owning your home

You already know that owning a home carries with it certain tax benefits—you can write off mortgage interest and property tax. Those write-offs may be large enough to reduce your income tax bill, thus effectively reducing your house payment. Before…

February 6, 2013
Michael Shane
Taxes

The Fiscal Cliff negotiations earlier this year created new tax breaks for homeowners, and extended others.

April 12, 2012
Michael Shane
Taxes

The typical U.S. taxpayer will receive roughly $3,000 in federal income tax refunds this year, an average of $250 per month. What would you do with an extra $250 per month?

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20:32 17 Jan 19

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06:35 02 Jan 19

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17:53 01 Jan 19

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00:21 30 Dec 18

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23:17 24 Dec 18

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04:14 03 Dec 18

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17:46 16 Nov 18

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18:31 15 Nov 18

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13:06 09 Nov 18

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19:30 10 Oct 18

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How one Seattle couple made buying a dream home cheaper than renting

Understanding the tax benefits of owning your home

Tax Breaks Granted By The 2012 Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

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