THE REALTOR YOU HIRE HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE FOR MOST PEOPLE THE SALE OF THEIR HOME IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OF THEIR LIFE Whom you select to represent you in the sale of your home can have a tremendous impact on the amount of equity you walk away with at the closing table. For most people, their home is their largest asset and the Realtor they select can make a difference of thousands of dollars to their net worth. There are many factors … [Read more...]
Get Your Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home
How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before you try to buy a home. With a less-than-great score, you may not get preapproved for a mortgage. If you can’t get a mortgage, you may only be able to buy a home if you can make an … [Read more...]
How to Amp Up The Resale Value of Your Home
Whether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day. Small Maintenance and Repairs If you think that home maintenance on the weekends waste your time and energy, think again. The small chores you do around your home prevents it from losing value. Neglecting small … [Read more...]
How to Buy a Home: 7 Tips and Tricks from Real Estate Insiders
No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a better purchase. Here are our best tips to buying a home. Know Your Buying Power What is your buying power? It is the combination of your credit-worthiness and how much you can realistically pay for a home. First, you need to understand the hidden … [Read more...]
Top Homeowner Tax Deductions That Decrease Your Tax Burden
You can't avoid paying taxes, and we all need to pay our fair share. However, paying your fair share shouldn't place an unjust burden on you. As a homeowner, your tax burden is doubled because you pay both income and property taxes. To decrease that burden and boost your tax savings, take advantage of these homeowner tax breaks. As a result, you can use your tax savings to go on a vacation, increase your child's college fund, build upon your retirement fund, or complete another home improvement … [Read more...]
National Real Estate Market Primed for Big 2016
Welcome to the Brand New Active Adult 55+ Website
Thank you for stopping to read my welcome post. It means a lot to us that you are here and that you are interested in what we are am doing. The Active Adult and 55+ Community Website consists of: Offering Active Adults a search friendly real estate website Links to local activities Floor plans and area maps If you think that we may helpful to you for any of these needs please take the time to contact us and tell us how we may give you 5 star real estate … [Read more...]
