Author: American Trust Escrow

When you’re listing a property online, getting the aesthetics right is a must. Many brokers will put up a blurry photo of a property, or worse, won’t include one at all. Imagine you were searching for a home to purchase. Would you click on a...

A variety of home improvement apps exist for Apple devices like the iPad, iPhone and iPod. Here are six that assist with home maintenance and improvement: ColorSnap by Sherwin-Williams—Snap of photo of anything in your home, like your kitchen curtains, and this free app will offer...

Buying a home makes a lot of sense because of the built-in tax breaks that accompany homeownership. To take full advantage, it’s usually necessary to itemize your taxes, and while this may seem like an unnecessary hassle, the benefits are well worth it. Here are...

Beginning in the 2012 tax year, property owners will be required to break down payments into deductible and non-deductible portions when they file their tax returns with the Franchise Tax Board.  This could be a serious wakeup call for property owners, shaving thousands off their...