You’ve bouught the beautiful home ofyour dreams and you have excellent taste, so you don’t want to hire a designer, you want to do it yourself. Where do you start? Find a rare or one of a kind piece of art, or a piece of furniture as each room’s focal point. Good items to choose […]
Sales activity increased significantly in several regions over the past three months and first-time buyers continue to be a driving force in the marketplace nationwide. Homebuyers with good credit records are now able to obtain mortgage financing, inventories of unsold homes are flat or declining in many areas, and listed properties are being offered […]
Homeowners are usually well aware of all those nagging repairs that need to be done around the house. But some improvements are more important to potential buyers than others. A recent study by HomeGain asked over 2,000 REALTORS® nationwide to list the ten top home improvements that buyers look for in a new home. They […]
Communication is essential between a realtor and his or her client of customer. As a buyer, you kow what you’re looking for, what is important to you in a home. Now all you have to do is make sure your realtor knows that. Sit down with her and tell her exactly what you’re looking for […]
There are not many situations where you can spend the money from your IRA or Roth IRA accounts before you are 59 ½ without suffering the dreaded 10% penalty. But, since the Taxpayers Relief Act was passed back in 1997, first time homebuyers are allowed to use up to $10,000 of their IRA money toward […]
One of the most primal of our five senses is the sense of smell. So when you prepare your home to sell, you should pay particular attention to a potential buyer’s sense of smell and make sure your home is free of any offensive odors. We all love our pets, but they do emit certain […]
Real estate can be a complicated and unpredictable undertaking, and you as a seller or a buyer know that you need to rely on a knowledgeable professional, one who can guide you through the real estate maze. Once you’ve found that person or that team, it’s always wise to enter into a committed relationship with […]
Selling a home today is stressful enough without worrying about being vulnerable and that’s where a Realtor comes in. Realtors are trained to protect our client’s privacy and we take that responsibility very seriously. We don’t just list and promote your home, we understand the importance of screening every one who is invited to it. A skilled […]
This is the year to make those energy saving upgrades in your home while you can take advantage of the Federal Government’s tax credit program that comes under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Until December 31, 2010, homeowners can get credit on their income taxes for 30% of the cost (up to $1,500) of […]
Interest rates have seen record lows for the past several years. Recently, interest rates on home mortgages have hovered around an amazingly low 5 percent. Low interest rates, bargain home prices, and government incentives have made this summer a magical time to buy real estate. But many economists are predicting a rise in interest rates […]
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