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2/8/2010 6:00 PM

Tax season is quickly coming upon us and most have heard about the first-time homebuyers tax credit. There are other tax credits to benefit from as well. A great way to save money, and energy, is with a tax credit for making energy-efficient improvements to existing homes. If you’ve been thinking about hauling off your old clunky ki...Read More

How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale

2/8/2010 4:00 PM

If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, one of the best ways your house can leave a great impression on potential buyers is being clean and clutter-free. Garage sales are a great way to accomplish this. You can remove clutter from your house, save yourself from packing items you no longer need or want, and there...Read More

Doing Your Research on Real Estate “Bargains”

2/8/2010 1:00 PM

As the old saying goes, “if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.” And this adage is very applicable when it comes to the real estate market. Especially in this economy when bargains and deals are certainly more plentiful now than in the past, as it is a buyer’s market. But if [......Read More

Adding Space to Your Home Without Adding On

2/8/2010 8:00 AM

If your living space is feeling a bit cramped or cluttered, and you have been thinking about expanding the size of your property, there are many questions to consider. Before you break down those walls or list your condo, Lorraine Kuschmierz recommends simply re-thinking your space. There may be far less extensive and expensive ways to [......Read More

Use Common “Scents” To Sell Your Home

2/7/2010 6:00 PM

If you are putting your house on the market, you will probably start thinking of everything you can do to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers. Does it need a fresh coat of paint? Have you cleaned all the clutter? How does it smell? That’s right. Blunt as it may seem, a scent [......Read More

The Differences Between Short Sale, Foreclosures and REO

2/7/2010 1:00 PM

Most have heard the terms: short sales, foreclosures, and REO, which are no doubt the buzz words of the real estate industry these days. They are the processes you hope you don’t have to go through as a homeowner. However, these are also the factors that are, in part, making this a buyer’s market. What exactly are th...Read More

Do Previous Owners Have Rights After Closing? Ask a REALTOR®

2/6/2010 6:00 PM

Does the previous owner of a short sale have any rights to the home after closing? My husband heard they have up to a year to reclaim. We are moving to Brevard County, FL. -Kathy The simple answer is “no.” Short Sale is a final sale that must have the bank’s approval in order to sell, i.e. [......Read More

The Basics of Making a Real Estate Offer

2/6/2010 1:00 PM

If you are in the market for your first home, you can team up with a very experienced and knowledgeable real estate professional who will help guide you through the complex and often complicated buying process. When a buying a home- most likely the biggest purchase you are ever likely to make- you want to be as [......Read More

Can I Buy a Foreclosure and Rent it Out? Ask a REALTOR®

2/5/2010 6:00 PM

Would it be possible to purchase a foreclosure or short-sale home and then rent out the remaining rooms to pay the mortgage? -Jeanette Buying a home as a short sale or foreclosure has no impact on your decision to live in or rent the property after the close of escrow, just like a regular private sale. [......Read More

Buying a Newly Constructed Home

2/5/2010 4:00 PM

In this difficult economy, where there is one side with a disadvantage, there is usually another side with an advantage. Look at the processes of the short sale or foreclosure. Certainly a hardship for the homeowner who cannot make their mortgage payments, but perhaps a great opportunity for a potential homebuyer looking for a deal. Also [......Read More

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