Mar
31
Common Property Tax Exemptions
March 31, 2010 | 5 Comments
I found this article from Realtor magazine regarding Common Property Tax Exemptions quite helpful. Most people are not even aware of these exemptions which could save them quite a bit of money. By: Barbara Eisner Bayer Published: September 28, 2009 Property tax exemptions are available to many homeowners, but you’ll need to do some [...]
Mar
30
“Cash for keys” aids home borrowers, investors
March 30, 2010 | 6 Comments
Real estate signs are seen in the front yards of houses for sale in this file photo taken in Maricopa, Arizona, May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Joshua Lott/Files On Friday March 12, 2010, 2:21 pm EST By Al Yoon – Analysis NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jon Daurio, chief executive officer of mortgage investor Kondaur Capital Corp., [...]
Mar
29
Top 10 Home Buying Mistakes
March 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Saw this great article mentioned on Twitter from Erate and wanted to share…. by Broderick Perkins DeadlineNews.Com (03/22/2010) Buying a home is perhaps the most arduous, expensive and, ultimately, valuable acquisition you’ll ever complete Just one mistake could mean disaster — perhaps the worst mistake you’ll ever make. In order to avoid titanic trip ups during [...]
Mar
27
Outdoor Living Spaces
March 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
ERate.com just came out with this great article about outdoor living. Outdoor living has become more important in recent years and is an important aspect of your home. Article by Broderick Perkins DeadlineNews.Com (03/23/2010) Spring has sprung and while snow still lingers on lawns, patios and backyards in some neighborhoods, thoughts are turning to the [...]
Mar
26
Is Real Estate Recovering?
March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Housing Experts are saying Real Estate is recovering. Some of the nation’s top economists believe the housing market has turned and better days are on the way for the housing industry.Increases in jobs, credit, and affordable homes will overcome impediments such as rising interest rates, and the expiration of the Federal stimulus program to push [...]
Mar
22
This article is from Travis Federal’s brochure that comes out every few months. I thought it did a great job explaining FHA financing. Here are some facts you might not know about FHA financing. If you’ve been saving for a home but aren’t sure if you have enough for the down playment, closing costs and [...]
Mar
19
The Tax Credit Affect
March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I came across this great article regarding the first-time homebuyer tax credit and its affect on today’s housing market. Check it out… Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, “The surge in home sales was driven by buyers responding strongly to the tax credit combined with record low mortgage interest rates,” he said. “With inventory levels trending [...]
Mar
16
The home seller’s negotiation cheat sheet
March 16, 2010 | 11 Comments
By Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate This is a great article that sedller’s should fread before putting their house on the market. It provides some great advice to seller’s that will help before the offer and during the negotiation process. So you’re thinking about selling your house. But how much do you really know about negotiating [...]
Mar
15
10 Habits of Highly Organized People
March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When I saw this article on organization I just had to share. Organization is something I struggle with every day. I really think in order to have an organized home it has to be a daily priority. This article has some really great tips that I am going to try to follow. Hope you like it… 1. Walk [...]
Mar
12
What’s on the Roof?
March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Realtor magazine ran a great article this month on the importance of a home’s roof. According the Realtor.org the shape and pitch of a roof are important clues to the home’s architectural style and character. When helping homebuyers evaluate a home it’s a good idea to consider the roofing material and its condition. Here are [...]