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Tax Credit Extensions Could Affect Your Home

If you thought you no longer qualified for tax savings on improvements done in 2011 or 2012, you’ve had a reprieve. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended residential energy tax credits for existing energy efficient homes retroactively, meaning that certain improvements made on your home since the former expiration date of 2011 now…Read More »

Short Sale Relief Continues for Your Home

If you have been considering a short sale for your home, you’ll be excited to know that the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 was extended through the end of 2013. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act extends mortgage cancellation relief for home owners and sellers through disallowing taxes on the portion of their…Read More »

Fixed Mortgage Rates Dip – Good News for Your Home

2012 has seen consistently low mortgage rates, but according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) recently released, those rates have gotten even lower this week! With the 30 year fixed averaging at 3.31% and the 15 year fixed averaging at 2.63%, qualifying home buyers have increased opportunity to purchase the home of their dreams,…Read More »

Energy-Related Tax Credits

Where can I find out about energy-related grants or tax credits for my home or business? The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is a source of information on financial assistance for the purchase of renewable energy equipment and energy-efficient appliances. Click HERE or Found at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/financing/index.html Energy Star’s website…Read More »

What Does Energy Star mean?

What does Energy Star mean? ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program brought about by the partnership of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy. The program is designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ENERGY STAR label is now on major appliances, office…Read More »

Tips to Save Money and Reduce Energy Usage at Home

Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill: • Fresh Filter: Most central heating and air conditioning units have a filter at the air intake that needs to be changed or cleaned every 1-3 months. o When the filter gets dirty or dusty, it’s harder for your system to pull air through which means your system…Read More »

Terms to Know When Buying or Selling a Home

The real estate industry, like most others, uses jargon that is sometimes difficult to understand. Consider this a primer to learning a few of those terms!  Below you have a step by step definition that will make you sound “in the know” when buying or selling a home. “CLOSING” - Closing refers to the final steps…Read More »

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