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How High Tech Home is Your Home?

If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist. 1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups? 2. Are there ample telephone extensions or jacks? 3. Is the home pre-wired for home theater or multiroom audio and video? Does [...]
~ Posted on 5 February 2010 | 6:07 pm

8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value

    To attract buyers, sellers must up the ante to convince them that their property offers what many want most — top value for dollar expended. Here are eight fast fixes:   1. Buff up curb appeal. You’ve heard it before, but it’s critical to get buyers to want to look on the inside. Be objective. View listings [...]
~ Posted on 30 January 2010 | 6:06 pm

Avoiding tax on home-sale profits

The way things used to work aren’t how things work nowadays. Congress scrapped the old rule that required you to reinvest the proceeds of the sale of your home in a new, more-expensive property in order to avoid taxes. The new rules don’t turn on whether you reinvest or not.    Instead, the new rules require that [...]
~ Posted on 25 January 2010 | 6:05 pm

Budget Basics Worksheet

The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to know exactly how much money comes in and how much goes out. Use this worksheet to list your income and expenses below.   INCOME   Take Home Pay (all family members)   Child Support/Alimony   Pension/Social Security   Disability/Other Insurance   Interest/Dividends   Other   Total Income     EXPENSES   Rent/Mortgage (include taxes, [...]
~ Posted on 20 January 2010 | 6:05 pm

Seller Tips for Winter Months!

Make sure your home is priced right. Many real estate professionals think price, price, price is just as important as location, location, location. Take advantage of the lack of competition and work with your real estate agent to make sure your home makes a great first impression. Go the extra mile to make sure exterior [...]
~ Posted on 15 January 2010 | 6:03 pm

Understanding the Home Appraisal Process

Consumers are often baffled by the home appraisal process. They may feel their home is worth a certain dollar amount, and therefore, the appraised value doesn’t make sense to them. It is important to know that appraisal guidelines are dictated by the lenders. In many states, the lenders must disclose the purpose of the appraisal, [...]
~ Posted on 5 August 2009 | 2:40 pm

8 Ways to Improve Your Credit

    Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are a big factor in determining if you’ll qualify for a loan and what loan terms you’ll be able to qualify for. 1. Check for and correct errors in your credit report. Mistakes happen, and you could be paying for someone else’s poor financial management.   2. Pay down [...]
~ Posted on 30 July 2009 | 2:39 pm

10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership

1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, [...]
~ Posted on 25 July 2009 | 2:38 pm

6 Tips for Home Owners Who Turn Into Landlords

6 Tips for Home Owners Who Turn Into Landlords Home owners who decide to rent out their properties have to stop thinking of themselves as home owners and instead consider themselves as running a small business, experts say. Thinking like a businessperson means focusing on the monthly cost of maintenance, mortgage and taxes, as well as [...]
~ Posted on 25 July 2009 | 2:37 pm

5 Factors That Decide Your Home Purchase Credit Score

    Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. These factors will affect your score. 1. Your payment history. Whether you paid credit card obligations on time.   2. How much you owe. Owing a great deal of money on numerous accounts can indicate that you are overextended.   3. The length [...]
~ Posted on 20 July 2009 | 2:36 pm

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