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My interest is in houses both "large and small".Whether moving across the street or the country-YOU are important to me-
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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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Great time to buy, interest rates are low--rates have dropped
Chardon- 2 bedroom Ranch home with walkout bsmt.on 17 acresand a pond-
South Euclid $114,900 four bedroom Colonial-some rooms fresly painted-hardwood floors-deep treed lot.
Wickliffe-Three bedroom ranch home near parks and community center.Some rooms nearly decorated -if one floor living is for you-this home could be it.$110,000
Chesterland Four bedroom home with master suite and office on 1st floor.Family room, wet bar and built in grill for your indoor entertaining. Covered patioto extend your out door fesitivies. $229,900 additional 1.2 acres available.
Chesterland-Three bedroom home on 1.5 park like acres. Features include custom newer kitchen, family room with fireplace, Ohio Room, Hardwood floors beautifully cared for. There is even a basement and 1st floor laundry. Shows owners pride.$269,000 priced to market
Lyndhurst- 4 bedroom master bungalow, with lot's of "nooks and crannies" for additional storage, -wrap around porch, basement. Ready to move in-$114,900 new price
Wickcliff- 3 bedroom master brick bungalow, hardwood floors, newer applainces in kitchen,divided basement, newer electrical, freshly paintedNew Roof -just waiting for you $118,900
Aurora- Tara of Barrington 2 bedroom 2 bath 4 year old Ranch condo $187,900
Strongsville- Brick 3 bedroom ranch with large finished rec room on .65 acres $168,500 call for details
Leroy,new construction-PENDING
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Information at your finger tips-
The real estate market is showing new listings and homes priced to the market are finding buyers, in spite of what the media is telling us. Just look in the newspaper and see the properties that have transfered title!There is "talk" that we may see some new programs for 1st time buyers AND for those that are selling and puchasing another home.Call me and we can discuss YOUR plans. Through my years as a REALTOR the internet has changed our lives and the convience of keeping in touch with friends and family is easier, but a personal call is most welcome. Please give me a call with your questions or to discuss your real estate needs or just to say "Hi"Cell phone 216-218-9180
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Reena Kanner, CRS,ABR,SRES,SRS,GRI
E-mail: reenasells@att.net
Web: http://www.reenasells.com
216 218 9180 cell 888-255-1950 personal toll free
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Keller Williams Realty of Greater Cleveland
216 218 9180
Chesterland Ohio 44026
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