By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon via houselogic.com Originally Published: May 13, 2011 Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Whether you’ve been looking at another website for a certain home improvement like shutters or you’re looking for another type of home improvement idea, here are some trends that we know are […]
Read More →7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You
on February 26, 2013in Resources for Homeowners
January 2013 Market Action Report
on February 22, 2013in Market Conditions, Market Statistics
Clients and Friends, 2013 began with promising news for the local housing market this year. We now regularly see statistics that are better than any year back to 2007 when the market was white hot. The January 2013 Home Sales Report reveals that closed sales and pending sales outperformed any of the past 6 years. […]
Read More →Don't-Miss Home Tax Breaks
on February 20, 2013in Tax Info, Uncategorized
By: Dona DeZube via houselogic.com Published: January 10, 2013 From the mortgage interest deduction to energy tax credits, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Mortgage interest deduction Private mortgage insurance deduction Prepaid interest deduction Energy tax credits Vacation or second home tax deductions Home buyer tax credit […]
Read More →FEATURED LISTING- 19606 Archery Summit, Newberg
on February 16, 2013in Featured Listing, Uncategorized
The Magic is in the Lake! Gorgeous Red Hills Lake is home to recreational catch and release Trout Fly Fishing. Set on 29.9 acres with a 5,384 square foot unfinished Lake house that has great potential to diversify as a Bed and Breakfast,wine tasting room, or whatever your heart desires. Land includes a second residence, […]
Read More →Why National Brokerages Don't Matter Anymore
on February 15, 2013in Choosing a Brokerage
Am I Hamstrung without a National Brand? Technology has changed everything. Almost everyone goes online to search for real estate now. They can see dozens of pictures, virtual tours, videos, satellite images, various maps of the neighborhoods and areas, and gather endless information about any property online in a few minutes and a couple of […]
Read More →2013 First Time Home Buyers: Why Mortgage Interest Rates Matter
on February 7, 2013in Market Conditions, Market Statistics, Mortgage Rates
Those who fail to adapt to changing market conditions always get burned. Buyers got burned in the market escalation before 2007 (a ‘seller’s market’). Sellers often got burned for not adjusting quickly enough during the five-year housing crash since 2007 (a buyer’s market’). The market is changing again and buyers are at risk. Mortgage interest […]
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