If you installed energy-efficient home improvements in 2014, you may be eligible for a $500 tax credit. Among the home improvements that might qualify for the tax credit: Doors Windows Insulation HVAC systems Water Heaters Roofs Skylights Biomass stoves Tax credits are valuable because they offset the tax you owe, dollar for dollar. For example,… Read More
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4 Small changes that can save home owners big money
Refinance If you haven’t yet refinanced your mortgage or home equity loan to take advantage of today’s low interest rates, there’s still time to lock in a great deal. Jay Brinkmann, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association, expects mortgage rates to rise to 4.8 percent in 2015, and to 5.4 percent by the end… Read More
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An IRA for Real Estate?
Real Estate As An Individual Retirement Account Investment If you think the stock market is overvalued, you’ve been disheartened by the relatively low rates of return offered by your traditional fixed income investments or you need to diversify your retirement portfolio, you can open a self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that invests in real estate…. Read More
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How do I know that I’m pricing my home right?
That seems to be the question of the day. Prices have been fluctuating for years, “stable market” seems to be lost phrase. Fortunately the answer is fairly straight forward. You need to use comparisons an appraiser is going to use, these are the only numbers that matter. Your neighbor’s opinion or that of a friend… Read More
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Selling Your Home? What Should Your Real Estate Agent Be Doing For You?
How Can I Help You? Don’t let anyone tell you that selling your home is confusing, complex or exhausting. If that’s the case then your agent isn’t doing their job. This isn’t my first rodeo, it’s what I do every day. For me it’s all par-for-the course. Below is a list of some of the… Read More
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Arizona Mother and Daughter raise funds for Veterans
(KFYI News) – A Tempe mother and daughter are riding their motorcycles across America for veterans. Laurie Enright recently retired from the Air National Guard with 29 years of service. She explained why veterans’ care is special to her and daughter Molly Michael, who recently graduated from ASU. “It’s close to my heart as a… Read More
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Beautifully Remodeled 3 Bedroom Home with Private Pool
Scroll down to request additional information or a private showing Beautiful Home in Emperor Estates Home Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, Large Corner Lot! 19609 E Arrowhead Trail, Queen Creek, Arizona NEWLY REMODELED POOL! Safety-fenced, Pebble-Tec play pool with steps + water feature. Oversized corner lot is N/S oriented and borders greenspace with walking trail (no… Read More
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Is now the right time to put my home on the market?
If you’re moving up, or downsizing, the answer is yes. Market conditions will place you in an advantageous purchasing position on your next home, that might even offset any compromise on the sale of your current home. If you’re transferring or relocating you often don’t have the leeway of deciding “when” so the trick here… Read More
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Avoiding home insurance claims will keep your rates down.
Filing a claim can raise your homeowners insurance premiums. In some cases insurance companies can refuse to renew your policy. Use this To-Do list to make simple changes around your home that reduce your risk for some of the most common home hazards like fires, falls and water damage. Trim trees away from the house… Read More
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New coating protects decks and outdoor surfaces better
If you’d rather salvage your old wooden deck rather than spring for the cost of a new one, you may want to consider trying one of the new super-thick 100 percent acrylic latex deck coatings designed specifically to restore, as well as refinish, weather-beaten wood. Recently introduced as a means of rescuing endangered surfaces of… Read More
