Income Properties in Summit County
Income Properties in Summit County Summit county is a wonderful place to buy a vacation home, but is it a good place to buy an income producing property? The answer to that question can be very tricky. With prices on the rise, it is becoming more and more difficult to purchase a property that will […]
Can Cash Offers Get You A Better Deal?
You’ve heard the old adage that seller’s love cash offers. Why does a cash offer matter and can you get a better deal purchasing with cash? Cash offers allow the buyer to waive a lot of the financing contingencies. What does this mean? It means that you don’t have to have a bank approve […]
The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers
Angela Colley at Realtor.com has outlines which type of first-time homebuyers you shouldn’t be. If you’re ever unsure about any step in the home buying process never hesitate to ask your realtor. The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers By Angela Colley Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a […]
5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home
As a RSPS certified realtor I can help you find your perfect family get away. Realtor.com explains how owning that home can even help get you more tax benefits. 5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home By Renee Morad There are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home: novelty and adventure, a place to […]
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 […]
10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment
Realtor.com is at it again with a very useful list of which home improvement projects off the best (and worst) return on your investment. One of my favorite especially up here in Summit County is resealing entryways (Number 4). It helps with heat and energy efficiency. 10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) […]
Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands
Be sure to get the most back on your taxes this year. Renee Morad from Realtor.com outlines some important tax information for homeowners. Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands By Renee Morad You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax […]
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 […]
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification
I am so happy to announce that I have been awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification from the National Association of REALTORS®. I am very excited about this certification because helping people find their perfect mountain get-away is one of my favorite parts of my job. January 24th, 2016 Anne Skinner, has been awarded […]
