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Vital Information For
First-Time Buyers
The first-time homebuyer Federal tax credit for $8000, record-low interest rates, and nationwide median home prices dropping to the lowest point in five years, makes this an enticing time to consider buying a home. By the way, that tax incentive isn't truly just for first-time buyers -- it's defined as those not having owned a home in the last three years. Research and knowing your options are critical. Check with your tax accountant for more details. It’s increasingly likely that Congress will extend and expand the popular home buyer tax credit, which will expire at the end of this month.
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According to an article in August in the Raleigh News & Observer, 10.8 percent of buyers are motivated to buy due to Federal and state tax incentives. So far only 1.14 million buyers have filed
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Relieving the Stress of Packing
Packing can be stressful time for every member of the family. To ensure that your move goes as smoothly as possible, try the following tips!
Pack a "Red Box"
Since one in five American families moves every year, that means 22 million families may be searching for their TV remote controls!
One of the pitfalls of packing for a move is you can't always anticipate what you'll need when you arrive at your new home, and movers typically list only the obvious such as dishes, glasses, bedding, etc. The miscellaneous items you need in the first few hours invariably wind up on the bottom of a random box.
To start, you may want to create your own "red box" as some moving companies ("Removers") do in Great Britain. This is the last box loaded and the first one off the truck. The one universal item in the red box is the tea kettle (perhaps this would be the coffee maker in the U.S.). This is also the place
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Making Your Home Age Appropriate Creates Appeal
All of us have something in common with our homes. Sure, style, design, and location are at the top of the list, but how about age? As we age, buyers, especially the baby boomer generation, are looking to transform their homes into a place that they can stay in for as long as possible or they're hoping to find one that's already equipped for them to age-in-place.
So how old your home and you are, are reason to give some thought to if your home needs age-appropriate adaptation in order for you to be most comfortable. And, in doing so, you may actually make your home more valuable to a wider audience of buyers, should you ever sell it.
According to the National Homebuilders Association, making a home suitable for the golden years is economicaly sound. The baby boomer generation (77 million people) makes up 28 percent of the U.S. population. Assisted living for this generation can cost more than $60-thousand per year, not counting moving expenses.
That's pretty pricey. So, if you've taken some steps to make your home an age-in-place sanctuary, then make sure you highlight those renovations if you ever
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$359,000
3220 W. Old Forest
in Berry Creek with
Clubhouse/Fitness/Pool
4 bedrooms with Bonus
3310 square feet
Many extras
$210,000
809 Oak Ridge
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 half bath
And a study. 3300 Sq. Ft.
On 1st Fairway, water view
Under Contract
$150,000
7609 N. Bethel Road
3 bed, 2 bath 1985 Sq. Ft.
42’ x 70’ “Shop”
Under Contract
$349,900
7 Roka ridge
4 bed, 3.5 bath 3285 Sq. Ft.
Plus a study, projector / screen
Pond --- Stunning home!
$102,000
1713 N. Manning
3 bed, 1 bath 1140 Sq. Ft.
Recent H/A, New roof
Under Contract
$65,000
8903 W. Lakeview
Land - 8 Acres
Now is a great time to let me take your listing. It's getting very active - and I can give you alot of attention.
The above listings truly represent some of the best values in Stillwater. All are worth telling a friend about.
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Recent Activity
112 Buyer or Seller transactions closed to date.
Let’s together make yours one of the next.
Pending TBD
Lot 3, Block 16 Berry Creek
List price: TBD
Pending TBD
Lot 4, Block 16 Berry Creek
List price: TBD
Pending 11-25-09
7906 N. Bethel
3 bed, 2 bath, 1985 square feet
List price: $142,000
Pending 12-1-09
8903 W. Lakeview (8 acres land)
List price: 65,000
Pending 12-30-09
7 Roka Ridge
4 bed / 2.5 bath, 3401 square feet
List price: $349,900
Pending 12-30-09
123 S. Keats
4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2036 square feet
List price: $205,000
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