As the outdoor world wakes up from its long winter nap, we humans often start to feel the need for a fresh start. Sometimes this results in spring cleaning, and other times it can be a more dramatic change–like buying or selling a house. If you’re leaning toward the latter option, you can (and should) start preparing to sell your house well before the warm weather arrives. 

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Springtime is traditionally thought of as “home-buying season.” It just so happens that it’s also time to file your taxes and hopefully get a refund. According to statistics from tax year 2022, roughly two-thirds of taxpayers received refunds, with an average amount of $3,200. For anyone saving up to buy a house, this is welcome news. You can definitely use that tax refund for a down payment. There are also some other ways to use the money you get back that can help make buying your next home a bit easier.

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