What would you do if you saw this headline? You'd probably be thinking, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, right? Well in this case it almost is too good to be true, but not quite. The housing legislation signed into law in late July by the President has another little benefit hidden in there. The bill includes a tax refund for first-time home buyers worth up to 10% of a home's Continue Reading
Archives for September 2008
Why Choose My Arizona Home Team – Reason 3
Bailout or Cop Out?
As Congressional leaders are meeting at this moment creating a rescue plan for the current economic crisis, the views and opinions are as varied as the number of people involved in the process. Hopefully, there will be some concrete plans in place by the end of the weekend.There are numerous questions that need to be asked about this legislation that it seems no one is asking or answering. The Continue Reading
Why Choose My Arizona Home Team – Reason 2
Why Choose My Arizona Home Team Reason #1
September Home Maintenance Tip
Got Foreclosures?!
Most REO listing agents have a two "P" approach to selling bank owned homes: 1. Put it in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 2. Put a sign in the yard This lacksidasical approach to selling real estate has led to diminishing closing rates on bank owned homes and diminishing property values across the valley. We attribute this to agents and companies getting in over their head with few Continue Reading
Sell your HOME!! September podcast!
Hey everyone!Katie and Laurel, your favorite double agents, are at it again. Listen to this month's podcast for some tips on selling your home!Please email us at myrealtalk@gmail.com with your questions and comments. We love hearing from you!Powered by Podbean.com Continue Reading
Another Hidden "Jewel" In Housing Legislation
This is courtesy of Kathy Morrow at On Q Financial:"Tax change for home sellers? This portion of the recently passed housing bill is raising some eyebrows, and takes effect January 1. Prior to the bill's passage, homeowners could enjoy tax-free capital gains of up to $250,000 for a single person and up to $500,000 for a married couple if they used the home as their principal residence for at least Continue Reading
