Should you be putting money in savings or investments at the same time you're paying off a loan?That's one of the most frequently asked questions we get at Kiplinger, and the answer isn't always obvious. Even if you have run up a balance on a high-rate credit card, you may hear a nagging voice in your head urging you to keep plowing money into savings for retirement, college for the kids or a new Continue Reading
Archives for August 2009
Open House
Come visit our open house this Saturday, August 13th from 1pm to 3pm. Beautiful home in a hard to find private cul-de-sac location in Higley Groves. This large home offers a walk out 2nd level deck with misting system, private rear lawn with mature landscaping, 4 BR’s & bonus room, open kitchen and family room, separate living room, front porch, washer, dryer, & refrigerator included. This home is Continue Reading
Great Time to Buy
Don't wait for prices to increase and interest rates to go back up. Right now is a great time to buy! Here are some good reasons on why it is a good idea to have a real estate consultant help you with one of the biggest investments you'll make in your life:When it comes to purchasing a resale home-*Your pool of possible homes is increased dramatically by using an agent. Real estate agents have Continue Reading
Gorgeous Custom with Casita & Basement
5 EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
1. Paint! It's cheap and easy. You'll be surprised at how much different a nice, fresh coat of paint can make to a room. If you'll be selling your home in the near future, stick with neutral tones. 2. Update fixtures! You may need some electrical experience to tackle this project but even if an electrician is needed, the cost is still pretty low. Replacing old, out of style fixtures with modern Continue Reading
Lender owned vs Non-Lender owned Sales
Are Home Prices Stabilizing?
After nearly three years of declining home prices, the value of U.S. homes finally grew on a monthly basis in May for the first time in nearly three years, according to a 20-city index released this past week. We had our first increase in the monthly index since July 2006, withthe index showing a month-over-month increase of 0.5%, according to the report from financial data company Standard & Continue Reading
Frustrated with the Real Estate Market?
$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance
The information in this blog pertains to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. The tax credit does not have to be Continue Reading