March 2014 Blogging Plan

We're back on track with our monthly blogging plans! You can check out last month's ideas in our February Blogging Plan.

Now, let's get on with this month's topics. As usual, I've included two topics for each week in case you'd like to post twice a week or aren't crazy about one of the topics.

Topic 1: Tax Benefits for Homeowners

Here's a great opportunity to collaborate with a local CPA, or to do a little research on your own. This blog post would cover the tax deductions that homeowners are entitled to. For example:

• Mortgage interest deduction
• Exclusion on sales gains
• Home office deduction (I take advantage of this one)
• Energy savings deductions

Alternative/Additional Topic: Tour Our Parks - As the mom of a toddler, I know how important parks can be. Spend an hour driving around to the parks in your city. Take photos. And, as a bonus, mention any interesting properties listed near those parks.

Topic 2: Furry Friends

Showing a home when you have pets can be a challenge. Provide tips for managing the logistics of selling a home when you also have pets, especially dogs. You should include:

• Tips for getting the "wet dog" smell out of carpets and furniture
• Managing a barking, aggressive dog during a showing or open house
• Keeping the backyard dog poop free for showings