When homeowners recently filed their income tax returns, they got good news when they saw how much their home saved them in taxes. The first place they saved was on their mortgage interest which they can deduct from their total taxes due. Plus, most state and local taxes paid on homes are also […]
The baby boom generation has always driven the housing market. From the sudden suburban explosion of the 1950’s and 60’s to the McMansion fad of the 1980’s, homebuilding trends reflect the needs and desires of boomers at every stage of their lives. A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders showed […]
When preparing your home to sell, the color you choose to paint your walls can play a big part in the overall salability of the home. Most home buyers are looking for a place that is move-in ready. If you’ve painted the living room walls bright orange, you might lose buyers who would be genuinely […]
Home values are constantly fluctuating, up or down, within local and regional markets. Coming up with the right figure is vitally important to an owner who is deciding on an asking price for his home. If it’s too high, the owner will be cut off by competitive offerings and it will be hard to remove an “overpriced” […]
Experts are saying that not only is mold in your home bad for your health, it can also seriously impact the re-sale value of your property. So it is important to take some precautions to keep your home healthy and mold-free. Here are a few tips to follow that will keep your home in […]
Choosing the correct price is a critical first step when selling your home. The first month is the most active period in the lifetime of a listing, and if your home is priced correctly, you will capture the attention buyers. The extreme changes in the recent real estate market of the most qualified have made […]
The two basic factors that contribute most toward a timely, successful home sale are the right price and stunning curb appeal. “Curb appeal” is the way your property looks when viewed from the street. Over the past decade, “curb appeal” has taken on a much larger definition. No longer do buyers need to drive around […]
Most historic home owners did not originally purchase their home with “value” as their primary motive. Elegant, timeless architecture, famous past residents and a unique design by a well-known architect are all reasons for choosing an historic home. But lasting value is also a significant benefit that comes with a one of a kind home. […]
In spite of last year’s downturn in the real estate market, 23 percent of American families still plan to purchase a home within the next five years, according to a survey commissioned by Move, Inc. About half of those prospective home purchasers are first-time buyers. But even repeat buyers are becoming more interested in buying […]
There are encouraging signs pointing to a recovery of health in the real estate market. Apartments and other rental properties will probably be the first and fastest to recover; it was predicted by the senior economist for the National Association of Home Builders. The housing market appears to be on the verge of emerging from […]
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