Anne Hurst's (hurstanne) Blog

Absolutely gorgeous,lake front estate.Sweeping driveway to executive home,5171sf under roof.Remodeled kitchen,overlooking pool and fantastic view of the lake.Many upgrades and large media room and wet bar and much more.Adream home ready for you.   PrintClose                         

RICKY & ANNE  HOLLINGSHEAD. "I have worked with a few agents during our different moves over the years. I can say Anne is one of the best! Service and professionalism at it's best was provided for all our needs- not to talk about having a friend to listen to all the ups and downs. When we needed...

OLYMPICS 2008       David & Karen O'Connor & I                                Karen O'Connor & Mandiba As an owner in the O'Connor's first signature equestrian community, The Oaks of Lake City. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Karen O'Connor and Mandiba the very best of luck on thei...

Damage discovered after purchase comes with $50,000 repair bill  By Ilyce GlinkQ: We bought a home about three weeks ago and did an inspection with my stepfather who is a contractor. We failed to go into the attic. Two days after the closing, I went into the attic. To my surprise, almost all of t...

During the past few years we have been talking about toxic mortgages - and the need to avoid them. Without fail, each time the subject has arisen lenders would write to say we were wrong, that option ARMs and interest-only loans were simply "affordability products" with no financial sting. As to ...

After this last tragedy of Ann Nelson, it brings to my mind weather we should carry a gun. My husband has been pushing for me to carry a gun at all times. I have just started to learn to shoot but I am in two minds about carrying a weapon. Would love to hear other agents views regarding this matter.

  Wisconsin Associate Killed While Showing House; Suspect Charged IN MEMORIUM: Broker/Associate Ann Nelson, 71, was killed March 18 while showing a vacant home.A second RE/MAX Associate has been killed on the job this year, serving as yet another tragic reminder of the importance of agent safety....

RefinancingIt depends on how long you plan to hold on to your house and if you have to pay anything to refinance. In addition, it also depends on how far along you are in paying off your current mortgage.If you are going to be selling your house shortly, you probably will not recoup any costs you...

TaxesCan property taxes be deducted?Property taxes on all real estate, including those levied by state and local governments and school districts, are fully deductible against current income taxes.Mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible on a second home if you itemize. Check with your...

 Sometimes, life just hands us the inevitable: just when everything seems right with your home, something happens and you have to sell your dwelling.  No matter what your reasons are for selling, remember that now is no time to dawdle, the process of preparing a home for sale can take a month or ...