fairfield: Propsed Buyer Tax Bill in CT....YIKES! We were just getting used to the Stimulus!
- 03/27/09 02:16 PM
Thanks President Obama for the $8000, I mean $7200 credit for first time buyers! Just how close is Massachusetts or New York or even New Jersey for that matter? Can I commute from there to work in Stamford? CT has created Bill #6397 which is to tax buyers 1% and it is scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2009. Our sellers have a hard enough time understanding the conveyance tax...now a buyer purchase tax...for waterfront land, brownfields, and conservation? There are other restrictions but, the idea is clear...money needed and buyers are a nice target! I just keep thinking of (0 comments)
fairfield: Teaching about the Real Estate Market is easier than Selling Real Estate
- 03/25/09 02:20 AM
Our businesses have changed so much in the last few years it is mind boggling sometimes. There are 5 very iimportant numbers we need to educate our clients about which will affect the successful sale of their home. The number of home sales recently; the sales prices; the inventory; mortgage rates and affordability. If we appeal to their sense of logic and intelligence in this market (wrap it up nicely in your presentation face) you will surely impress. The last nugget comes into play with Location, Location, Location! This is what they need you for. You are the neighborhood expert and trending specialist. Start (1 comments)