Realtor’s dispatch: Tax law changes from ‘fiscal cliff’ deal could impact Charleston area homeowners

  • Saturday, January 12th, 2013
    This close-to-200-year-old home on Judith Street has a “mortgage knob,” installed to show the property had been paid for. Mortgage insurance deductions are still permitted under Congress’ last-minute agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. (Photo by Robert Behre/Staff).

    This close-to-200-year-old home on Judith Street has a “mortgage knob,” installed to show the property had been paid for. Mortgage insurance deductions are still permitted under Congress’ last-minute agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. (Photo by Robert Behre/Staff). Buy this photo

    A house in the New Rider neighborhood in North Charleston got new insulation. Under an extended federal law, people can receive an up to $500 tax credit for installing energy-saving insulation (Photo by Grace Beahm/Staff)

    A house in the New Rider neighborhood in North Charleston got new insulation. Under an extended federal law, people can receive an up to $500 tax credit for installing energy-saving insulation (Photo by Grace Beahm/Staff) Buy this photo