So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs
Closing costs can be a good place to negotiate with the home sellers. Realtor.com outlines what goes into your closing costs and how to potentially save money up front. So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs By Jamie Wiebe If you’re gearing up to buy a home, one bitter pill you’ve got […]
5 Things Your Accountant Wishes You Knew About Owning a Home
My favorite is “5. Home improvements can lower your tax bill, too.” Jamie Wiebe of Realtor.com outlines 5 very helpful tips accountants wish you knew about owning a home. 5 Things Your Accountant Wishes You Knew About Owning a Home By Jamie Wiebe What’s not to love about tax season? The chill you get when you realize you owe […]
Owners Have More Equity Than They Realize
The National Association of Realtors explains how Owners aren’t realizing the true equity they have in their home since the market has rebounded. For an appraisal, please feel free to contact me. Owners Have More Equity Than They Realize DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Home owners are increasingly optimistic about […]
The Pros and Cons of Investing in a Vacation Home
“It is less expensive to stay in hotels in various destinations than it is to upkeep a home, including the hidden expenses of caretaking, overall operations of a home and property taxes,” she cautions. “However, for those that are able to enjoy it, it is definitely worth The Pros and Cons of Investing in a […]
Listing Photos: Your Home’s First Showing
A major part of my aggressive marketing plan for listings is high definition photos. Not only is your home’s online presence the first thing potential buyers see, but it is also what helps the decide whether or not they want to come view the home in person. BRENDON DESIMONE from Zillow.com blog explains why your listing photos […]
Guide to Buying a Second Home or Vacation Home
Marcia Jedd with HGTV highlights some good points in second home and vacation home ownership. Summit County is a premier second home destination because of our world class skiing. Guide to Buying a Second Home or Vacation Home Follow these five steps to guide you through the process of buying a second home. By: Marcia […]
7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move
Realtor.com is at it again with their helpful list for new homeowners. Margaret Heidenry outlines 7 helpful tips for the big move into your new home. My favorite is “1 day before: Snap pictures of your electronics.” It’s such a helpful hit that can so easily be overlooked. 7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move […]
