Archive for the ‘Real Estate’ category
Is now a good time to buy a home?
by Steve Hash, www.MapleMountainRE.com Many wonder if now is a good time to buy to real estate, worried that we have not reached the bottom of price declines after the “bubble burst” in 2007. To answer that, we must realize that like most investments, the ups and downs of the real estate market follow predictable [...]
Save the mortgage interest tax deduction
Ever wonder where the federal government is going to get the money to pay for all the recent corporate bailouts – or perhaps pay down some of the federal deficit? Current pending federal budget proposals include provisions that may eliminate the mortgage interest tax deduction or at least significantly change how the deduction is taken. [...]
Why Use a Real Estate Agent?
by Steve Hash. With so much real estate information readily available online, why use a real estate agent? One reason is experience. For example, one of the biggest mistakes sellers make is in pricing their home. An agent will help guide sellers to make the right choices for establishing the listing price of their home. [...]
Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg?
by Steve Hash. Homeowners who are planning to upsize or downsize often wrestle with the dilemma: “Should we sell our current home first or buy our next home first?” Which of course, reminds us of the question, “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” In real estate, that depends on the current market conditions and [...]
Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
by Steve Hash. Despite all the grim news about the economy in general and the housing market in particular, the American dream still means owning your own home. Pride of ownership, family stability and long-term appreciation are common reasons for home purchase. As we approach tax season, homeowners can also reap the many tax benefits [...]
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
by Steve Hash. Planning on doing some upgrades to get your home ready to sell? A little research could help you to focus your efforts and may save you money and time. According to Remodeling Magazine, there are four major remodels that bring the most return at sales time. Two of the projects involve the [...]
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