Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 27, 2012 --> Owners can take steps to avoid having their home appraised at a lower value than the asking price. “Taking the time to understand the areas that can positively influence your appraisal can help ward off the chances that your home will be appr
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08/28/2012
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 27, 2012 --> Home sales and prices are ticking up, despite a sluggish economy. In fact, the rebound has economists predicting that housing will likely add to economic growth this year for the first time in seven years. Existing-home sales increased 2.3 pe
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08/28/2012
2.50 acres w/storage shed, drive- Near Tons of State Land $8900 Near Tons of State Land • lot / land - MLS® $8,900 - Below market Value Union Township, Grand Traverse County - Country setting on 2.50 acres cleared & ready for building your home, hunting/weekend/snowmobile camp with 12x16 storage
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08/22/2012
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 07, 2012 --> Closing costs have dropped by 7 percent over the last year, according to an annual survey on closing costs conducted by Bankrate.com. Closing costs average $3,754 nationwide. Title insurance and other third-party fees also saw a drop in the
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08/08/2012
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 07, 2012 --> Foreclosures can offer some home buyers big bargains, with the typical discount on a foreclosure about 19 percent, according to National Association of REALTORS® data from May. But buyers should be careful not to be guided by price alone, ho
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08/08/2012
3.8% Investment Tax - Effective January 2013 Applies to: ! Individuals with adjusted gross income (AGI) above $200,000 Couples filing a joint return with more than $250,000 AGI Types of Income: Interest, dividends, rents (less expenses), capital gains (less capital losses) Formula: " e new tax
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08/08/2012