HBRA Axe Throwing and Pints
On August 29, members of the HBRA of Central Connecticut had a great time throwing axes at Pine & Iron Axe Throwing in Hartford. After “mastering” the art of axe throwing the group took the party down the hall to the Hog River Brewing Company to enjoy some pints, networking, live music and food trucks. …
May is National Remodeling Month
According to the National Association of Home Builders, homeowners spent more than $152 billion on remodeling projects in 2017. May is National Remodeling Month and 2018 is projected to be an even busier year in the industry! We’re almost to Memorial Day and warm weather is finally making an appearance. This is the perfect time to…
HBRA Helps Local Teen for National Remodeling Month
Community Builds Handicap Ramp May is National Remodeling Month and also Lyme Disease Awareness Month. In partnership with Amy’s Angels, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut has made a local family’s home handicap-accessible for their wheelchair-bound son. Two years ago, 10-year-old Troy Murphy suddenly contracted Lyme Disease and a series of other…
HBRA Builds Ramp for National Remodeling Month
Community Comes Together to Build Ramp May is National Remodeling Month and also Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Home Builders and Remodelers Association has teamed up with a local organization called Amy’s Angels to help a 13-year-old boy battling Lyme Disease. Troy Murphy has been unable to leave his home for two years since contracting…
Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Law
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers that in many cases they can continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans. Responding to many questions received from taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS said that despite newly-enacted restrictions on home mortgages, taxpayers can often still deduct interest on a home equity loan,…