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These are all photos of the Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Prairieville, New Orleans, and surrounding areas. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and here you can see so much of the beauty of this wonderful state - Louisiana. Built on diversity, this melting pot has not only tolerated differences of culture and heritage, but actually embraced these differences and the result is a fun and wonderful place to call home!  Request my Free Relocation Package or Register for my Instant Listing Service! Just fill out the form below telling me a bit about yourself, your potential move, and the type of home you would like to find should your move become a reality. Indicate in the "Additional Info" box whether you wish to receive a "physical" relocation package at your home, or if you prefer to be in the Instant System to receive home listings via email. Also, in the "Additional Info" box list the towns, areas are subdivisions you wish to receive home listings from. If you are unfamiliar with our areas, the driving distance desired to a potential workplace or landmark works well. This can be for anywhere in:
East Baton Rouge Parish; including Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Greenwell Springs or Central West Baton Rouge Parish, including Brusly, Port Allen, Addis or Erwinville; Ascension Parish, including Prairieville, Dutchtown, or Geismar; Livingston Parish, including Denham Springs; Iberville Parish, including Plaquemine; Pointe Coupee, including New Roads or False River; East or West Feliciana, including St. Francisville and Clinton.
Tax Considerations >Tax Breaks
Most homeowners are keenly aware of the interest tax deduction on their home loan, but there are many other tax breaks which are often overlooked at income tax time. Pro-rated property taxes and mortgage interest in the year of sale are deductible. You will find these amounts listed on your closing settlement statement. If you paid off your mortgage and had to pay a pre-payment penalty, it qualifies as tax deductible interest. If you paid an "acquisition mortgage loan fee" on a home loan, this fee can be deducted as itemized interest. Home improvement loan fees are also deductible. Any remaining loan fees from re-financed or paid-off mortgages are fully deductible at the time of the mortgage payoff.
Certain items don't qualify as deductions, but can be added to the cost basis of your home, such as transfer taxes, recording and title fees, and special local property tax assessments for new sidewalks, streets, or sewers.
Don't be intimidated by the tax code! A little research or consultation with an expert can help you maximize your real estate tax advantages.
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Job/personal income growth; population/household growth; housing affordability/appreciation; and current inventory of homes for sale. |
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