Three proposed tax credit extensions
Thanks for coming back! Hope you’re finding value here. Please feel free to request an appointment to discuss your residential real estate needs, or to see homes. I’m committed to your success! Three extensions of the tax credit for first-time home buyers have been proposed in the Senate. The hope is that a liberal extension of [...]
Energy efficiency for the middle class
Joe Biden is helping promote green jobs that stay at home, literally, through a proposal for a new program to boost energy savings for homeowners and help our environment, too. The White House estimates greenhouse gas emissions could be lowered by up to 160 million metric tons by 2020. Find more info in the Recovery [...]
5 upgrades that raise house value
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Statesman: It’s a great time to buy!
Interest rates are down, and first-time home buyers may be able to get a tax credit (10 percent of the purchase price of their home or $8,000, whichever is less). Read the complete story here. The interest rates are still hovering around 5%, lower than we’ve seen for years. Expectation is that rates will rise [...]
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From Realty Times- Time is Drawing Closer to Attend Instructor-Led Training for EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification March 17, 2010While the National Association of Home Builders has a number of resources to help its members comply with the new lead paint rule, the deadline is looming for remodelers and builders who do renovation or remodeling projects in homes built before 1978 to comply with the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). […]
- Welcome to the HOA Board! March 17, 2010The annual homeowner meeting convenes. The president announces that the floor is open for nominations. A fellow homeowners say to you, "You know, you would make a good board member." Before you have a chance to reply, some body movement indicates that you are willing, ready and able to serve. […]
- More Time to File Form 1040 March 17, 2010For most people, this year's deadline for filing Form 1040 is Thursday, April 15. Miss the deadline and you could get slapped with a substantial, nondeductible penalty. […]
- Time is Drawing Closer to Attend Instructor-Led Training for EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification March 17, 2010
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