Monthly Archives for June 2011

You come to see the art, but you can’t afford to miss out on tasting the world renowned wines that our area has to offer.  This month we are absolutely ecstatic to feature wines by Sokol Blosser.  If Sokol Blosser is new to you, you are in for a treat.  Not only do they make […]

We are thrilled to feature local watercolor and acryllic artist Kathleen Buck this Friday, July 2nd from 5 – 9 pm at Bella Casa Real Estate Group as we continue to participate in Art Walk.  It’s a wonderful experience, and we certainly hope to see you there enjoying the art, wine and great company with […]

Rules for Buying a Primary Residence Without Selling Current Home! What if you can’t sell your home, but would still like to buy? Here’s everything you need to know. Rule: Home on the market and purchasing new primary residence Q: What if the current home is NOT sold before purchasing primary residence? ~Must qualify with […]

Article by Lisa Kaplan Gordon HouseLogic.com Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Trend #1: Maintenance-free siding We continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives as long as we do, but with a lot less upkeep. But more and more we’re opting for fiber-cement siding, one of the fastest-growing segments […]

This article was reported by Sally Herigstad for Bankrate.com. There are many ways to retire a home loan in advance, but not all of them may work for you. Here’s how to find the one that best suits your needs. Paying off the mortgage early is in. Refinancing to take money out of our homes is […]

US Military extended home buyer tax credit deadline is right around the corner.  Watch this informational video by the IRS for details.

Article by Matt Dornic HouseLogic.com If you’ve taken out a home mortgage — whether to buy or refinance — you may not realize it, but Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, known as government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), were behind the scenes helping to keep your interest rate payments lower than they might otherwise have been. So why […]

Article by Lisa Kaplan Gordon HouseLogic.com Father’s Day is Sunday. And you’re wondering how to thank the guy who taught you to wield a putty knife, and to shut the door and quit heating/cooling the outside — for crying out loud! You could buy him something. But how many World’s Greatest Dad mugs and barbecue […]

We hope you’ll help us to raise funds in support of the Annual YCAR Realtor Charity Auction!

Article by Dona DeZube HouseLogic.com Helping others become homeowners protects your home’s value and builds stronger communities. When people move from renting to owning a home, they’re more likely to vote, get involved in community groups, and care about their home’s appearance. The children of homeowners do 23% better in school, according to a 2001 […]