Northern Poconos Real Estate News

Home improvements are sometimes necessary to make a house safer, more comfortable or more functional, but they are often very expensive. Many homeowners struggle to save money for upgrades and consider tapping into their retirement savings to fund projects, especially for urgently needed repairs, such as a roof replacement. Dipping into money set aside for your golden years may or may not be a wise move, depending on your circumstances.

We live in a day and age where recycling, up-cycling, and going green are common.  With everything from second-hand clothing stores to electric cars, people are finding inventive ways to save energy, not to mention money.  We have been seeing this idea of sustainability creep into our homes more and more throughout the last decade and now the government is offering tax credits for making the upgrades to a more energy-efficient homestead.