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tips and advice: Beware of False Promises with Energy Tax Credits - 09/09/10 08:15 PM
In many cases, utility savings plus energy tax credits from the government equal smart financial investments. However, there are still false promises out there that you should be aware of. Therefore, I have some tips and advice on how to judge whether or not your investment in energy savings is a good one.
Always do your homework before you purchase anything. Make sure your energy savings appliances or improvements will do what they say to save you the money you expect.
Federal Energy Tax Credits
Whether or not an energy-efficient improvement qualifies for a tax credit will depend on the type … (1 comments)
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tips and advice: Short Sales Spreading Like Wildfire - 10/01/09 02:00 PM
Not so long ago, few consumers had ever heard of a short sale. However, now the term is spreading like wildfire and leaving a lot of frustration along its path. Today, when you mention the term "short sale", real estate agents and homeowners alike tend to roll their eyes.
The term short sale can be defined as selling a property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. This strategy has recently exploded in popularity as an exit for those homeowners who are financially strapped. A short sale doesn't hurt one's credit report as much as a foreclosure would. However, … (1 comments)
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tips and advice: Free Money from the Government - 09/17/09 12:16 PM
When was the last time you got free money from the government? Well, time is running out on the $8,000 federal tax credit. The deadline is November 30, which is only five weeks away.
The federal tax credit is for first time buyers only as part of the economic stimulus package. When buying a home under this credit, you will receive a credit for $8,000 or 10% of the home's value, whichever is less.
Facts about the federal tax credit:
* Purchase Date: The property must be purchased between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. Buyers must be a "first … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Feng Shui Your Mind to Sell Your Home - 08/20/09 11:54 AM
Here is an interesting strategy to sell a home that I recently came across and thought I would share it with the readers of my blog. Many Feng Shui believers are now using the same technique with their mind to sell their home.
Many believe that there is a definite fear in today's market that they have to overcome with their mind. Therefore, with the right mindset, many more prospective buyers will be attracted to your home.
Feng Shui-ing the mind means sustaining a positive, high energy mindset. Those who practice in Feng Shui believe this is vital to attracting the … (1 comments)
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tips and advice: Homeowner's Insurance – It’s Priceless - 06/04/09 10:02 AM
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Recently in the city I live, a runaway delivery truck ran into a residential house after getting away from its driver. The 126,000 pound truck actually jumped a curb and smashed right into the side of a house. The driver said it slipped out of gear while he was out of the truck making a delivery.
When I saw this story, I thought it would be a good time to blog about the importance of homeowner's insurance and how priceless it can be. I would bet this homeowner would never have expected … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Big Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home - 05/28/09 04:43 PM
When it comes time to sell a home, many homeowners often underestimate the true costs that can add up when the property sits unsold.
Time is money and every seller needs to consider this. For example, the seller wants to sell their home for $500,000 in April and, by May, the Agent suggests lowering the asking price to $475,000 but the seller refuses. Now, let's assume the monthly payment on the property is $5-$6K per month (including mortgage, insurance and taxes) and it doesn't sell for six months. By September, the seller has now spent over $30,000. This means the seller … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: New Trends for Staging Your Home - 05/14/09 03:41 PM
Home staging is one of the most crucial steps that many homeowners seem to often overlook. It's more important than ever to keep up with today's trends to stay ahead of the competition while your home is on the market. Therefore, I would like to let homeowners know some of today's new trends for staging your home to help you compete in this tough market.
One of the biggest trends in home staging is that home staging has now become greener. Home staging professionals are seeing more and more trends towards eco-friendly home staging, which is a viable market niche. The … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Getting Your Home in Tip Top Shape to Sell - 04/09/09 10:46 AM
Spring is the best season of the year for selling a home. And, even with a historically slow housing market, homeowners still find themselves wanting to sell their homes for various reasons. However, they now have to do all they can to market their home to potential buyers. Today, one of the best ways to market a home is to stage it to "wow" potential buyers. Hiring a professional home stager can be one of the best ways to get your home sold fast. Home stagers know exactly what it takes to transform a house from bland to beautiful, bringing you … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Lake Havasu City’s Spring Events - 04/02/09 02:25 PM
Lake Havasu City has always got something going on to keep residents and visitors entertained. And this spring is better than ever at the lake. So, I thought I would take the opportunity to blog about all the events that will be going on.
Kicking off the spring season fun -
· Community Easter Egg Hunt - April 4th (9am - 11am) at SARA Park, Lake Havasu City. Grab your baskets and join the fun with Jellybean and Buddy Bunny for photos and tons of play. There will be inflatable toys for all children 12 years and under. All activities are … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Short Sales in Today’s Real Estate Market - 03/26/09 11:05 AM
For many homeowners, short sales can be an important option for sellers in today's real estate market. Especially for homeowners who are trying to avoid foreclosure. Therefore, in today's real estate market, finding the right real estate professional that understands the importance of a short sale can be of great benefit to today's sellers.
There are advantages to offering short sales. The biggest advantage is that it can help distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. This is very important since foreclosures can hurt your credit so badly. A foreclosure will stay on your credit history forever and it will affect your credit score … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Breezing Through the Home Buying Process - 03/19/09 12:17 PM
It can be an overwhelming process to think about buying a home in today's economy. Especially when you hear the media report mortgage "doom and gloom" daily. However, as a real estate professional, I am here to tell you: don't let all that doom and gloom talk scare you. You can still purchase a home for very little to no money down. And yes, it can be done in the middle of today's crazy real estate market. It just takes some careful planning and preparation to breeze right through it.
Begin by educating yourself as much as possible. You want to … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Quick De-clutter Tips While Your Home is on the Market - 03/12/09 01:03 PM
Our homes can so easily get cluttered and, if we're not careful, it's hard to keep it all in order. As a real estate professional, I see it all too often: lots and lots of clutter. Many sellers don't realize that clutter is a big turn-off for potential buyers, sending them on down the road to the next house. And now, it's more important than ever to do everything you can to keep potential buyers in your home. Therefore, I have some quick tips to help you de-clutter your home while it's on the market.
· Couches and chairs can be … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: A Successful Open House - 01/08/09 01:32 PM
Having an open house is a great way to invite potential buyers into your home and neighborhood. By getting potential buyers into the neighborhood, it gives them the opportunity to check out the area's amenities such as schools, parks, shopping, and other attractions. Having an open house can also give you feedback on the home and its price.
An open house is also a great opportunity to get in potential buyers that may not be working with an agent and didn't know the home is available. An open house can help snare impulse buyers when they see competition.
I have some … (0 comments)
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Cheryl Westwood
Lake Havasu City,
AZ
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