If you are a first-time Buyer now in the market looking for a home, it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and you alone.
First, you have the $8000 tax incentive offered IF you are under contract by the end of April of this year, and you must close on your home by the end of June.
Secondly, interest rates being offered are at all time lows - under 6%, even under 5% in many instances... ...
The government is still handing out checks for buyers of homes....Are you looking to buy a different home? Or Buy your First home? With the April 30th deadline right around the corner, the push is on to get move-up and first time home buyers under contract. Keep in mind that this means that you have to find your home and have an accepted offer on it by the April 30th deadline....but ...
Why Green is Worth It.
For new and existing home buyers alike, the options to "green up" homes abound. Green upgrades on homes offer two-fold benefits. They contribute to a healthier environment, both now and in the future, and they can save homeowners big when it comes to energy costs.
How much impact does a green home have on the environment, you ask? The government reports that Energy Star qualified ...
Having achieved the National Association of Realtors GREEN designation in 2009 I will be sharing my knowledge and guidance throughout 2010 in my blogs. There are so many ways to go GREEN! Many inexpensive and easy things to do to contribute to a better environment. One of the first things to do is change your light bulbs to CFL's, Compact Flourescent Lamps. They are energy efficient and provide significant ...
On February 22, 2010, "Amanda's Law" became effective. The law requires carbon monoxide detectors in every 1-2 family property; apartments in a multiple dwelling; and all condominium and cooperative apartments where the dwelling unit has appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide or has an attached garage.
Realtors must be aware of the new law and advise clients and customers of ...
Around the Home – The Comforts of Dining In
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RISMEDIA, February 27, 2010—According to a recent survey released by Whole Foods Market, 68% of adults say the economy has affected their cooking and eating habits. More than 50% of consumers say they are eating dinner at home more often to save money. But cutting costs on dining out doesn’t mean giving up ...
Food Safety Tips.
The CDC estimates that food-borne diseases cause 76 million illnesses in the United States each year. While some contamination occurs at the source and is out of our control, there is still a lot we can do at home to prepare food safely and lessen the risk of illness from food-borne pathogens. Below are five essential ingredients for food safety
1. Avoid cross-contamination. ...
Ok.....I know that you have heard about staging. You might even have watched some of the shows on HGTV. But does it really work? I mean is there a PROVEN financial gain or at least proof that it will get my home sold quicker? And if so, what should I concentrate on?
I have all of those answers for you....by the way the answer is OHHHH YESSS! If you are thinking of ...
Before I became a Realtor, I was a mortgage officer. One of the most popular loan programs that my clients utilized to purchase homes was an FHA loan. FHA loans were easy for people to take advantage of: they had no income restrictions, discounted mortgage insurance, more lenient credit requirements and could close relatively quickly.
The rules have changed a lot for these loans ...