
You may qualify to exclude from your income all or part of any gain from the sale of your main home. Your main home is the one in which you live most of the time.

If you want to make a gradual shift to solar energy, it may be worth your while to invest in solar water heaters after your conventional water-heater conks out. The payback for solar water heaters is much quicker at about five to six years.

When it comes to purchasing a new home or selling your home, you need to know that the real estate agent that is working with you is certified and licensed. Most state require that their agents have all the necessary knowledge about home sales to keep you safe and legal. If you have questions they need to know how to answer them.