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Friday, February 12

10 Tips for a Greener Home

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Leslie Mann

When I began working in real estate, one of the first things I wanted to do was immerse myself in learning about green construction. Daniel and Amelia Glickman of Sustainable Construction welcomed me into their beautiful studio in Sherborn, and imparted a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Since that time they’ve been a go-to resource when it comes to environmentally-friendly living. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Amelia, who shared these tips on creating a greener, healthier home.

1. Use milk-based paints. There are many gorgeous milk-based paints available, which are free of VOC (volatile organic compounds), a combination of chemicals that can cause adverse health impacts.

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Saturday, February 6

6 Tax Tips for Real Estate Owners and Investors

As real estate owners and investors do business throughout 2010, they will more than likely face many complex tax issues that could strain their resources and drain profits. They should keep in mind these tax tips that could help them save money in the long run:

1. Determine if your partnership qualifies for an income deferral for debt reacquisition transactions. Has your business had debt forgiven? There is a tax election available that will allow you to defer cancellation of debt (COD) income until 2014,

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