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Instead of focusing on the paint color of a house or if it has granite & stainless steel appliances, why not focus on it's environmental features. These features are good for the environment, but can also save you money. Low flow & dual flush toilets Front loading washers Induction cooktops Energ...
12/22/2011
If you are a buyer looking to buy in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Boynton Beach, let me give you some useful tips that can help ease the buying process. These tips should help keep you on track and decipher what's most important in your Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Boynton Beach Home!! 5 "BAD" Rea...
10/29/2010
IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY HEARD, THERE IS A NEW TAX CREDIT FOR CURRENT HOMEOWNERS.  IF YOU HAVE LIVED IN YOUR CURRENT RESIDENCE FOR 5 OUT OF 8 YEARS, AND IT'S YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE, YOU MAY QUALIFY. THERE ARE OF COURSE STIPULATIONS, THEREFORE, I HAVE INCLUDED SEVERAL LINKS BELOW FOR YOU TO LOOK THR...
11/08/2009
I wanted to share a few points with you from an e-mail I recieved today. It focus's on all home buyers, but mostly applies to first time home buyers. Keep in mind these are just suggestions, and everyones financial situation is different. How do you know what you can afford? Tip-Don't spend more ...
09/17/2009
Unfortunately, it's coming down to the wire for first-time home buyers who want to cash in on the $8,000 tax credit. Buyers must close before Dec 1st to obtain the credit, which is only a small window of time for those individuals who are just starting the process.  Most closings average around 4...
09/11/2009
As I was reading about energy efficient appliances, I came across some interesting points that I wanted to share. 1. A refrigerator or freezer next to a stove, heater or direct sunlight will use more energy than one without these components. 2. A refrigerator with a top freezer can use 10-25% les...
07/06/2009
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If you're wondering who or what an Echo Boomer is, you might be surprised. By the title I assumed it had to do with something green or echo friendly, but that wasn't the case. An Echo-Boomer is a child of a Baby Boomer. A study done at Harvard University predicted that the Echo Boomers are going ...
06/26/2009
 Currently, first time homebuyers qualify for a $8,000 tax credit. What would you think if it went from $8,000 to $15,000? I think it sounds pretty good!!! In Washington on June 11th, 2009 The Housing Working Group made recommendations to the Obama Administration regarding efforts to stabilize an...
06/18/2009
I'm sure most of you already know about the Government's $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers. Originally, the tax credit was given after you had already purchased your home. Now, in order to stimulate the market further the Florida Legislature has allocated $30.1 million for downpayment a...
05/22/2009
This blog post is intended to give first time homebuyers a better understanding of how much a monthly mortgage payment would be, based on a purchase price.  I find that a lot of times first time homebuyers do not realize that your monthly payment is not just the mortgage, but also taxes/insurance...
04/12/2009
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