real estate: Professionals Answer: “How Do I Increase My Home’s Value?” (Part 1 of 3) - 10/16/14 06:47 AM

When preparing to sell their home, a common question pops up. Homeowners want to know what they can do to get the maximum selling price on their home. Of course, the answer to “What can I do to increase my home’s value or get a better selling price?” is difficult to answer because each home has it’s own set of improvements, renovations or upgrades that might make the difference for it’s specific market. In general, however, potential improvements can be broken out by the amount the homeowner has available to spend and the return on investment, or R.O.I.
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real estate: Tax Breaks for Homeowners - 05/09/14 02:32 AM

Tax Breaks for Homeowners
Homeowners can acquire several tax breaks but most are clueless about such benefits. Two important tax breaks ‘homeowners can use are on mortgage interest and selling your home.
Claiming Mortgage Interest
Claiming mortgage interest is one of the most common deductions among taxpayers and has been evolving for the last 10 years. Recently, a cap of $1.1 million mortgage debt has made it possible for more deductions on first mortgages and even second homes. The deduction also covers multiple loans, therefore, individuals with a summer home in California and a primary home in Utah can claim … (0 comments)

real estate: 3 Reasons to Sell Your Home this Spring - 04/11/14 06:41 AM
 
Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are three of those reasons.
1. DEMAND IS ABOUT TO SKYROCKET TO SELL YOUR HOME Most people realize that the housing market is hottest from April through June. The most serious buyers are well aware of this and, for that reason, come out in early spring in order to beat the heavy competition. We also have a pent-up demand as … (0 comments)

real estate: Mortgage Loan Denial - 03/03/14 12:43 AM

Mortgage Loan Denial
First time homebuyers face many scares and experience many difficulties throughout the home buying process. One of these complications lies with getting accepted for the mortgage loan. Not only is it a vital part of the home buying process but also raises the question, what do I do now? Thankfully, due to the rising popularity of pre-approval, mortgage lenders can adjust loan terms to suit the needs of you and them, the odds of actually getting denied for a mortgage loan are very small.
In the slim chance you do get denied we come back to the … (0 comments)

real estate: Increase your Home Value with these Five Steps - 02/28/14 03:44 AM

Increase your Home Value with these Five Steps
Looking to increase the value of your home within a budget? A few simple and cheap home improvements may increase your houses value at much as a remodel that can cost thousands of dollars.
First, clean your house. A basic cleaning of your house makes for a cleaner house and a cleaner house will look more appealing to the realtor and the appraiser.
Second, get rid of clutter. Removing unnecessary items such as bad furniture, piles of paper and decaying knick knacks will make your house look more spacious. A roomy house … (0 comments)