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July 1, 2020

Home Office Deductions: A Refresher on the Rules

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows taxpayers to claim a business deduction for expenses arising from the qualified use of all or part of a residence, as long as certain conditions are met. This deduction can be a particularly attractive tax planning tool for those who meet one of the …

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June 30, 2020

Home Office Design Trends for a New World

Home office design trends continue to grow and develop as the work-at-home trends themselves change. Home offices are no longer the exclusive domain of the fortunate few. The pandemic forced countless office workers into home offices, and for many, the change will become permanent, especially with many Texas cities creating …

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June 26, 2020

Kitchen Layout Trends for Today

You’re probably familiar with the traditional “triangle” layout. You want the things you use in your kitchen to be an easy reach. The sink, the stove and the refrigerator have long made up this triad of important kitchen locals. But you can pursue other options. Consider some of the following …

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June 24, 2020

Outdoor Furniture That Beckons You Outside

Do you want to spend more time in your beautiful Texas backyard? If so, you may need to consider which outdoor furniture works best in your space. You also want to think about how guests and children will use the space as well as its durability based on the weather. …

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June 13, 2020

5 Tips for Remote Workers to Create Productive Workspaces

A lot has changed in the early months of 2020. Many workers found themselves working from home for the first time. But working from home can be a challenge even under the best of circumstances. If you’re working from home for the first time, the following simple tips can help …

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June 10, 2020

Get the Inside Scoop on Any Home, Any Neighborhood

Welcome to Neighborhood360, a comprehensive research tool that gives you essential information about your neighborhood. Start by typing in the address, and you'll get a helpful report.

But that's just the beginning! Here's a list of what you get with Neighborhood360:

  • A sampling of recent sales in …
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June 7, 2020

How To Be a Part-time Landlord

You'd think that the phrase "part-time landlord" would be an impossibility. Any real estate investment has to be a full-time job, right? But it can be done. How? Let's look at some of the work involved — it's important to know what you're signing up for:

  • Finding a …
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June 3, 2020

What BBQ grill do true Texans choose?

Being stuck at home means more home-cooked meals. And as you know, one thing we love to do is to crack a cold one and go stand over a hot BBQ grill. What kind's best for you? Let's find out!

Gas Grills

One of the best outdoor barbecue …

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