So you’ve decided that this is the right time for you to purchase a home…now what? It’s so easy to be overwhelmed by what you’ve seen in the media, or the experiences and advice your friends and family have shared with you. However, home hunting should be an exciting adventure, and having the right real estate agent by […]
Words that Work: I’ll Take “Beautiful” for $12,500
I recently had a client send me a link to an article on MSN about what certain words may be worth when describing real estate. According to the piece, words such as “Beautiful”, “Turnkey”, and “Landscaping” may have a positive effect in a buyer’s mind as to the value of a home as well as […]
Liane’s Deal of the Day: Arthur Rutenberg New Home Ready This Month!
As a Realtor, I’m always on the lookout for fabulous deals for my clients, as well as for myself as an investment! If I wasn’t already moving in 16 days (yikes, now I know how panicked my clients feel at moving time!), I’d be checking into this Arthur Rutenberg home that came across my email […]
Mortgage Interest Deduction Could Disappear
During the second half of 2010, there has been talk of proposals to end the mortgage interest deduction, with adversaries stating that its an unfair advantage to homeowners – renters are not given this advantage, and buying a home is a personal choice and the government should not reward people for homeownership. From the homeowner’s […]
Another Homebuyer Tax Credit Coming in 2011?
Our own Senator Bill Nelson, Florida Democrat, said recently that money saved by eliminating congressional earmarks should be used for another Homebuyers Tax Credit for another boost in home sales for 2011. 2010’s $8,000 tax credit for qualified first-time homebuyers and a $6,500 credit for repeat homebuyers seemed to help stimulate a lackluster housing market, […]
FORECLOSURE vs SHORT SALE: What’s The Better Deal?
Often times at Jamason & Associates, we hear from buyers “I only want to see short sales and foreclosure homes”. We understand – hey – everyone wants a deal and to save money right? Of course, and we don’t blame you! But before you decide as a buyer to tell your Realtor this, consider a […]
