The Capital Region real estate market remains resilient as it makes its transition from the Home Buyer Tax Credit which expired in April. Check out the video for the details and visit this blog often for market updates and other information you'll find valuable and useful!
Global Foundries just had a huge meeting for the real estate community today. There is alot coming our way! We are so excited for our area! The development of the fab plant is progressing and is impressive. Included is an article so that you can get a sense of what is happening right here in the Capital Region. Sometimes, we don't understand how enormous this ...
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 ...
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 ...
There is a great website for you to find out insurance claims in the last 5 years that were filled against the home you are about to purchase.
The home looks great, and seems fantastic, is it hiding anything? There now is a place to go to find out. Check out this website. Property Fax.
You may not see it, but it is happening....right here in our communities. Families that use to be able to feed their families now need the help of food pantrys.
It's the holidays and we think about how are we going to provide presents to our families....but what if we were a family that was hoping just for a meal on the table for the holidays. Imagine looking at your hungry childern ...
There are some great ways that you can start getting your home ready! Are you thinking that you might be getting ready to make the move? All the indicators point towards you deciding to list your home.....then you should start by watching this video.
A lot of buyers don't realize that they can qualify for the $6500 credit!
Ask yourself these questions:
Have I lived in my home in the last 5 consecutive years(out of a total of 8)?
Am I purchasing under an $800,000 home?
Do I make less than $125,000 single or $225,000 couple?
If the answer is yes to all of the above.....you might be getting a $6500 credit (Yes...credit...not deduction!!) ...
Here are some really great ideas that will help you get the most money out of your home.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on the changes to the Home buyer Tax Credit. Additional details will be posted to this blog as they become available. Question: Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house? Answer: No. Thus, for example, individuals who move from a high cost area to a lower cost area who meet all eligibility requirements will qualify ...