1) When you add up all of your income from every possible source, and that total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint tax return), you will NOT be subject to this tax. 2) The 3.8% tax will NEVER be collected as a transfer tax on real estate of any type, so you’ll NEVER pay this tax at […]
Real Estate Agents are crucial!
5 Reasons a Real Estate Agent is Crucial to Home-Selling Success Even as the economy improves, many Americans are still on a strict budget. Often this means they are trying to cut corners wherever possible, and while selling their homes, they may be trying to sell themselves instead of enlisting a real estate agent. But […]
Healthier Homes
How to Clean Your Way to a Healthier Home You’ve probably noticed the increasing number of natural cleaning products appearing on supermarket shelves these days. Such products are not only better for the environment, but safer for all those living under your roof as they are virtually free of toxic chemicals. According to consumer service-review […]
Rent or Buy?
Rent or Buy? How to Make the Right Decision With persistently low interest rates and desirable prices—even bargains in some locations—there are a lot of great reasons to buy a home in the current real estate market. However, deciding whether to buy or rent is a serious, often complicated decision, which should be weighed carefully. […]
Wall Decor Offers Simple, Affordable Way to Reinvent a Room
Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve been living in your current home for longer than you can remember, the change of seasons is a great time to freshen up your home décor. One of the simplest, most affordable ways to reinvent a room—for any season—is to change your wall décor. With Labor Day right […]
80-10-10 Financing Presentation
This morning our office had a presentation from Jed Marquis at Premier Lending, LLC about 80-10-10 financing. 80-10-10 Financing is still out there to buy a home. The way it works is you get an 80% first mortgage, a 10% second, and a 10% down payment. This will allow you to have a small down […]
Small kitchen?
5 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Work Whether you’ve recently downsized or have always contended with the challenges of a smaller kitchen, some simple design changes can help maximize space and functionality. Remember, bigger isn’t automatically better. When it comes to home design, it’s all about using space effectively—whether you have a lot or […]
Timmy Duggan Post Olympic Interview
Here is a great Post Olympic Interview with Timmy Duggan! Take a look! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg55IlAWF5c Timmy is racing this week in the Tour of Utah and then will return to Colorado to race in the USA Pro Challenge! On August 16th, Timmy and other Pro riders will be appearing at the USA Pro Challenge Celebration. For […]
Home Energy Savings
How to Shop for an Energy-Efficient Appliance Buying a major appliance can take a big bite out of your savings, making it tempting to choose the lowest-priced item possible. However, the true cost of owning a home appliance is actually based on three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and […]
Increase Value in your home with new home design trends
New-Home Design Trends Can up Your Home’s Value Perhaps you’re in the market for a newly built home. Or maybe you’re in the process of having a home built. Or maybe you’re considering a remodeling project to your existing home. No matter what your scenario is, take into consideration the latest home-design trends highlighted by […]