How Long Should Appliances Last? - 01/29/10 05:58 PM
Replacing a home's windows, appliances, or roofing can be pricey. So knowing approximately how long before the refrigerator is likely to stop working or the roof might spring a leak can have value to buyers and home owners. If you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to factor in replacement costs for aging components when you make an offer. If you already own a home, this information can be helpful when trying to decide whether to replace a component before a move. A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders provides some insight that can help … (1 comments)

Springtime Homebuying Off To An Early Start - 01/22/10 09:58 PM

The homebuying season has been moved up this year! The springtime spurt in home buying does not seem to be waiting for the snow to melt this year as buyers scramble to meet an April 30 tax credit deadline. The spring buying season typically takes off in March and runs through May. But buyers who want to claim this year's tax credit - up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and up to $6,500 for repeat buyers - aren't wasting any time. They must have signed purchase contracts by April 30 and they have to complete the deal by June 30.
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IMPORTANT - Protect Your Identity - 01/12/10 08:24 PM
Here is inportant information you need to know... and you need to tell your family and friends right away!
Few people realize that each time their credit is checked, the information provided to the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, Innovis or Experian) immediately becomes a commodity that is sold not only to other lenders but also to companies that sell and resell the same names and personal information.
That's right - the credit bureaus have found a way to increase their revenues at our expense, without our permission!
These "inquiry leads" include name, address, phone numbers (including unlisted), credit score, current debt and … (6 comments)

Tax Credit Gets 2010 Off To a Great Start! - 01/07/10 09:59 AM
As we begin 2010, both real estate professionals and home buyers are "hitting the ground running" - anxious to take advantage of the extended and expanded home buyer tax credit. Everyone I talk to in real estate is busier than usual for this time of the year. Buyers are anxious to make sure that they don't "miss the boat".
Originally created in 2008, the home-buyer tax credit has evolved from a $7,500 credit, which had to be repaid by the home buyer over the course of 15 years, to an $8,000 tax credit with no repayment required in 2009.  Now, for … (0 comments)

Don't Forget Your Energy Efficient Tax Credits - 01/02/10 04:51 PM
As you begin to prepare for "tax time" don't forget about the energy efficient tax credits that may be available to you. If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Most products are eligible for tax credits at 30% of the cost, up to a total credit of $1,500 and must be "placed in service" between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. Tax credits are also available for some vehicle purchases.
Click here for an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
To Claim Your Tax Credit:
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