Arcane Wisdom

Everybody loves the summer season with its bright days and warm nights that invite people to spend more time outdoors. This could mean going on hikes in the mountains or picnics at the park but it could also be simpler things like hanging out in your backyard. Enhance the experience by having a pool installed […]

Of all of life’s major events, moving is considered to be one of the most stressful. Downsizing exacerbates that stress because it requires letting go of familiar things while adapting to new circumstances. Fortunately, there is a solution decluttering. While it is a good idea to declutter your home periodically, decluttering before a move makes […]

After the sluggish real estate market of just a few years ago, millions of homeowners are keen to get back into the market, as it continues to recover across the country. Many homeowners were forced to rent their home out when they found they were unable to sell it, becoming accidental landlords. Selling became more […]

The home-buying process as it’s usually portrayed in advertising campaigns is largely targeted towards families and couples. Currently, however, just 40 percent of first-time buyers are married couples, which according to Zillow research is a dramatic drop from 52 percent of buyers in the 1980’s.

If you are interested in buying a house in western New York, it is important that you prepare well in advance so as to make the right choice regarding your purchase. There are plenty of options available in the area. Availability of so many options is an advantage if you can figure out the best […]

Planning your day’s activities makes it easier for you to achieve a lot. There are lots of activities to be done everyday at home but it isn’t necessary that you do everything by yourself. You can handle the basic ones such as cooking and cleaning while you outsource the rest. The aim is to save […]

Have you been considering whether to buy a second home?  There are many things to consider before doing that.  These 4 things will help make that decision a little bit easier 🙂

First impressions mean a lot. Most worry about how they look for an interview or for that all-important first date. With regards to selling a house, first impressions also count.

Owning and maintaining a home can be costly, but fortunately, a number of ownership expenses are tax deductible. Keep reading to see how you can take maximum advantage of the available tax breaks for property owners on your next tax return. (Keep in mind that this info is only valid for the 2015 tax year).

When tax season comes around each year, many homeowners look forward to their tax benefits. Unfortunately, many do not know how to calculate their benefits, therefore, they follow the steps that are outlined on online tax programs, or they trust that the person preparing their taxes will figure it out. It is a good idea […]