real estate: Mortgage Interest Deduction - 03/28/11 04:41 AM
Please help us spread the word about the importance of preserving, protecting and defending the Mortgage Interest Deduction. The Realtor Party needs everyone to participate in this Call for Action to preserve, protect and defend MID so please take action today.
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real estate: Mortgage Interest Deduction – Enjoy It Now, Because… ! - 09/01/10 06:48 AM
 

Individuals are permitted to deduct mortgage interest paid on mortgage debt of up to $1 million. The deduction is available for interest on mortgages for a principal residence and one additional residence. The $1 million limitation represents the combined allowable debt on two residences. Mortgage interest on up to $100,000 of debt on home equity loans or lines of credit also qualifies for the deduction.
As part of its FY 2011 budget, the Administration has proposed limiting the value of the MID for upper income taxpayers by, in effect, converting the deduction to a 28% tax credit for those … (0 comments)

real estate: Thousands of Rural Home Buyers Aided - 09/01/10 06:37 AM

The restoration of the single-family rural housing program that would guarantee home loans for rural buyers was passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Obama. The Rural Housing Service (RHS) was created in 1994 as a result of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act to meet housing and community development needs of rural America. More rural families and individuals may be able to become homeowners with the help of the Rural Housing Service Programs. The USDA Rural Housing Service has various programs available to aid low- to moderate-income rural residents to purchase, construct, repair, or relocate a … (0 comments)

real estate: Windmiller Ponds Subdivision in Pickerington - 01/22/10 08:09 AM

This subdivision has everything you could want.  Close to shopping and schools.  For the person who just made their New Year's resolution to get fit - this subdivision is within walking distance of a workout facility.  Newer homes that are well taken care of.  Some homes back up to the woods, which gives living there a country feel.  Nice sized lots and a variety of differenty styles of homes. 
 

 
 
 
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real estate: Prices of real estate - 03/15/09 10:11 AM
I just got back from Los Angeles, California, had a really nice time as usual but I still can not believe the prices of the homes there compared to here in Columbus, Ohio.  My sister lives in a fairly nice neighborhood  and the prices are just crazy.  I think the same home in my area would sell for less than $200 thousand but there they are selling for around $500 thousand.  I don't see how people could afford to pay that on a middle class income?  No wonder so many people are losing their homes.  It's sad when you have to move … (0 comments)

real estate: Why Should you give your Real Estate Expertise Away? - 10/13/08 09:41 AM
At its heart, real estate is a business of information.  A Realtors job is to gather, understand and convey that information.  It's what makes you an expert in the field.  You can spend every hour of your working day processing information.  You can know your market area cold, able to spew out even the smallest market detail in a second.
For a Realtor, the rubber meets the road when a hot prospect is interested in the information they possess.  So what possible reason could there be to give away hard earned expertise for free?  The biggest reason is that it's the … (5 comments)

real estate: Tips for Hosting a Howlin' Halloween Party - 10/01/08 04:00 AM


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease one 10 inch bundt or tube pan.
2. Cream oil, beaten eggs, pumpkin and vanilla together.
3. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and salt together. Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. If desired, stir in some chopped nuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes then turn out onto … (0 comments)

real estate: House rejects bailout - 09/30/08 02:57 AM

Lawmakers say negotiations will continueSeptember 29, 2008
 
The House of Representatives today rejected a plan to borrow up to $700 billion to buy "toxic" assets from banks and financial institutions, with opponents deriding the plan as a taxpayer-funded bailout of Wall Street.
After a passionate three-hour debate in which supporters of the bill warned of the dire consequences of inaction, House lawmakers voted 228-205 against legislation that was intended to mollify critics of the Bush administration's original plan.
Stocks plunged after the vote, as investors reacted to the reluctance by lawmakers to intervene in the credit crunch.
The Treasury … (0 comments)

real estate: Real Living Mortgage - 02/03/08 05:11 AM
Warning Paying a high interest rate is hazardous to your wealth!Today's Mortgage Rate is below the historical average at 5.375% for a 30 year fixed loan.If you or some you know is thinking of buying a home, now is the time to invest in your future!With the current inventory of homes on the market offering competitive pricing you as a buyer will have a wide selection of homes to choose from. You will also save dollars with lower purchase prices and interest rates. Also, call me for more details on HUD's $100.00 down payment buying incentives with FHA Financing.Not ready to … (0 comments)