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3.8% Real Estate Tax in the Health Reform Bill - 03/30/11 11:10 AM
3.8% Real Estate Tax in the Health Reform Bill? I have been getting a lot of upset people asking me about this tax. Facts: Yes there is a 3.8% tax in the Health Reform Bill. It's not a "sales tax" on real estate transactions. It is a Medicare Tax on investment income for so-called “high earners.” Many people "will not" have to pay this tax. The income requirements are clearly spelled out in order to define “high earners” $250,000 for married couple filing jointly $125,000 for couples filing separate returns $200,000 for everyone else. If your income is above these levels, … (1 comments)
9839 Fairmont Ave is ready to be called home. It has new carpet, fresh paint and new vinyl flooring in the Dining Room. The open Kitchen has appliances in good condition and the cabinets are well maintained. There is a full bath in the Master Bedroom plus a full hall bath and half bath on the lower level. You have vaulted ceilings in the Living room with a large picture window. Lower level rec room w/ Fireplace walks out to a fenced back yard. Off the Dining Room … (2 comments)
Working With a Pushy Real Estate Agent - 03/28/11 10:42 AM
Working With A Pushy Real Estate Agent. The purchase of a home is the most expensive purchase most people will ever be. Don't let that Pushy Real Estate agent push you into making the wrong decision.
What was your last real estate experience like? … (2 comments)
Homes For Sale In Manassas Under $250,000 - 03/21/11 08:12 AM
Homes For Sale In Manassas Under $250,000 There is currently 121 homes for sale in the Manassas area under $250,000. They range from one level, one bedroom, one bathroom condos to Townhouses and Single Family homes on half to almost one acre lots. If your budget is more than $250,000 then check out the Homes For Sale from $251,000-$450,000 . Here you will have 122 to choose from. They include re-sale Townhouses and Single Family homes as well as new construction. If you would like more information on any of these properties, interested in a specific neighborhood, location or different price … (0 comments)
What Your Alarm Company Didn't Tell You - 03/18/11 06:01 AM
What Your Alarm Company Didn't Tell You Do you currently have an alarm system at your home or business? Are you thinking about having one installed? If you live in Prince William County listen up. All alarms must be registered with Prince William County? The ordinance requiring this went into effect on July 1, 2009. Per the Prince William County Police Department they responded to 9,253 alarm calls in 2009. Only 25 calls were valid! Alarm calls require that more than one police officer be dispatched to ensure that the calls are handled in a safe and appropriate manner. Because of … (0 comments)
Tenant Screening - 03/14/11 10:44 AM
Tenant Screening When leasing a property for a client, tenant screening is a MUST. Peter Pitorri with PITORRI AND ASSOCIATES, LLC was a speaker at a recent Meet Up event. Peter does what's called Skip Tracing, this is a Information Retrieval Service. Want to hear the horror stories that Peter shared with us? Nice Couple A husband and wife team bought a beautiful townhome for investment. They rented it to a "nice couple" with two children. Both tenants had full time well paying jobs. The "nice couple" paid the owner a deposit and continued to pay rent for the next three … (2 comments)
Active Adult Communities in Prince William County - 03/14/11 08:28 AM
Active Adult Communities in Prince William County In the last 10 years Prince William has seen a variety of Active Adult communities spring up countywide. They range from apartment style living with few neighborhood amenities to three level single family homes in gated, golf communities. An active adult community is defined as a residential development designed for people who are 55 years old or older. These communities do not include medical or support services. Attracting people in their retirement years who do not yet need those services. By law, age-restricted communities must adhere to the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments.They may … (0 comments)
Weekly Builder Promotions - 03/11/11 01:53 PM
Weekly Builder Promotions If you are considering a new home you should check out the following neighborhoods in Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. New Home Resource has posted their Weekly Builder Promotions for the following neighborhoods. From 3/2 3/31 Drees Homes Glenkirk Estates Customer Half-Off Options up to $20,000 From 3/2 3/31 Drees Homes Hills At Aquia Customer Half-Off Options up to $20,000 From 3/2 3/31 Drees Homes The Springs At Lenah Customer Half-Off Options up to $20,000 As a buyer you should always be represented when buying a new home. The sales person at the new home site represents … (1 comments)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Grant Program Program Details · 5 to 1 matching program. $5 for every $1 invested by the buyer up to a maximum grant of $7500.
· $1500 investment from buyer = $7,500 grant
· $500 minimum investment from buyer (can be gift from family related by blood)
· Forgivable loan over 5 year period. No payments
· Should borrower vacates property w/in 5 years, a prorated amount of the grant must be repaid
· Buyer cannot receive more than $250 cash back at closing
… (2 comments)
Tech Safety Improvements For Your Home - 03/10/11 06:23 AM
Tech Safety Improvements For Your Home When we think about improvements, bathrooms, kitchens, roof, new carpet, an addition all come to mind. In a recent article on PATCH By Casey Gittings he spoke about Add Some Tech Safety Improvements to Your Home. Casey says, "Every homeowner come home at least once or twice to realize they either have lost their keys or locked them inside. Schlage, a company specializing in locks and deadbolts for homes, has created a line of door locks that eliminate the need for keys". "You replace your existing door lock with one of Schlage’s electronic door lock … (4 comments)
6 Ways To Increase Your Home's Value - 03/09/11 06:32 PM
6 Ways To Increase Your Home's Value 1-Make Repairs: Homes require regular maintenance and repairs are a necessary component of homeownership. Procrastination gets you nowhere when it comes to home value. 2-Curb Appeal: Curb appeal is about first impressions. It is also about neighborhood values. 3-Community Involvement: The classic quote from Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu says, "A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step." This is especially true for improving the health and wealth of a community. 4-Updated Kitchen: Kitchens are a real selling point. Outdated cabinets, counters, and appliances will stick out like a sore thumb to buyers. 5-Updated … (4 comments)
What Is My Appraised Value? - 03/02/11 06:31 AM
What Is My Appraised Value? An "Appraisal" is a detailed report about the property. It is based on the gross living space and other factors like the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, lot size, condition, improvements, age and location. An Appraisal is a snap shot in time. It is the opinion of that particular appraiser on that particular day. To arrive at that opinion they use: Homes that have sold within the last six months Homes that are currently on the market for sale Homes under contract as supporting factors Homes that are comparable in gross living area, bedrooms, bathrooms, age, condition … (3 comments)
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