Real Estate Guide

Home Ownership - Questions and Answers
'Fixer-Uppers'

• Are there government programs for rehab?
• How do building codes work?
• Can you deduct the cost of home improvements?
• Are there any special tax breaks for historic rehab?

Are there government programs for rehab?

See ► Real Estate Guide: Your Mortgage (Fixer-upper Loans) - Loans For Re-hab

How do building codes work?

See ► Real estate Guide: Investing In Real Estate (Fixer-uppers) - Building codes.

Can you deduct the cost of home improvements?

See ► Real Estate Guide: Home Ownership (Improvements) - Are improvement costs deductible?

Are there any special tax breaks for historic rehab?

See ► Real Estate Guide: Buying Your Home (Historic Homes) - Historic Opportunities in Real Estate