allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: Hot paint colors for cool weather redecorating
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010/12/hot-paint-colors-for-cool-weather.html
Monday, December 20, 2010. Hot paint colors for cool weather redecorating. ARA) - The easiest way to spruce up your decor is with fresh color on the walls. Along with the beauty and warmth of traditional harvest colors or the soothing calm of winter hues, consider going bold with your favorite vibrant shade of paint. Or, use a relaxed neutral that provides the perfect backdrop for colorful accessories. Hi-DEF color technology in paint. This year, cool weather color schemes will emphasize neutral foundati...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: Tips to fend off germs lurking in your home
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010/12/tips-to-fend-off-germs-lurking-in-your.html
Monday, December 6, 2010. Tips to fend off germs lurking in your home. ARA) - Germs and bacteria are everywhere, including the place you strive to keep the cleanest: your home. To shield against germs, consumers are spending more than $1 billion annually on antimicrobial products, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Fend off illness during the holidays by washing off germs. Cooper suggests the following tips to achieve a clean and germ-free home:. Don't let them in. For more informati...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: Home mortgage deduction critical to housing market
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2011/02/home-mortgage-deduction-critical-to.html
Sunday, February 27, 2011. Home mortgage deduction critical to housing market. The home mortgage interest deduction saves the average home owner thousands of dollars at tax time, supports home values at the community level, and helps American home buyers get into their first house. Via Flickr: Chloe Rae. How the deduction works. Mortgage interest deduction threatened. Reduce the mortgage interest deduction for upper-income taxpayers-they'd only receive 28 cents on the dollar, even if they're in a 33% or ...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: September 2010
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html
Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Homeowners improve the quality of life for the whole community. Owning a home is still one of the best long-term investments you can make. Via Flickr: Heather Weaver. Home ownership isn’t just financially rewarding; it also creates stability and has many social benefits. Purchasing a home is an investment in the community. People have greater stake in what happens in their local area when they own rather than rent. Families and neighborhoods build lifelong...The house is a ...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: February 2011
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html
Sunday, February 27, 2011. Home mortgage deduction critical to housing market. The home mortgage interest deduction saves the average home owner thousands of dollars at tax time, supports home values at the community level, and helps American home buyers get into their first house. Via Flickr: Chloe Rae. How the deduction works. Mortgage interest deduction threatened. Reduce the mortgage interest deduction for upper-income taxpayers-theyd only receive 28 cents on the dollar, even if theyre in a 33% or 35...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: December 2010
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html
Monday, December 20, 2010. Hot paint colors for cool weather redecorating. ARA) - The easiest way to spruce up your decor is with fresh color on the walls. Along with the beauty and warmth of traditional harvest colors or the soothing calm of winter hues, consider going bold with your favorite vibrant shade of paint. Or, use a relaxed neutral that provides the perfect backdrop for colorful accessories. Hi-DEF color technology in paint. Monday, December 13, 2010. ARA) - For many of us, the holidays are a ...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: Don't let your holidays become an opportunity for criminals
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010/12/dont-let-your-holidays-become.html
Monday, December 13, 2010. Don't let your holidays become an opportunity for criminals. ARA) - For many of us, the holidays are a mixture of fun and frantic shopping, joyful times and a hectic pace. Criminals, however, see the holiday season as full of opportunities - the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal chaos. Fortunately, by taking some simple precautions, you protect your home, purchases and identity from predators this holiday season. Burglars know many people travel during the holidays, an...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: July 2010
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html
Monday, July 26, 2010. Better buys in existing home market. When it comes time to look for a new home dont think the house itself has to be new to be a good deal. Home builders have a product to sell, and often they say the only good house is one with all the latest bells and whistles. Well, communities throughout Tulare County - your neighbors, in fact - have a product to sell as well: their own lovingly cared for home. Here are some benefits you can expect to enjoy when you buy an existing home:. Congr...
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: August 2010
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html
Monday, August 30, 2010. Improve your credit score for best mortgage rates. It's no secret that people with better credit scores get the best interest rates on a mortgage. The lower the interest rate on your loan, the lower the monthly payment will be each month, and the less you will pay back to the lender over the life of the loan. For the best rates, you will need a Fair Isaac and Co. (FICO) score of 720 points. Your FICO is calculated with a complicated formula that accounts for:. How much you owe.
allestates.blogspot.com
All Estates Realtors: Fielding a low-ball offer on your home
http://allestates.blogspot.com/2010/12/fielding-low-ball-offer-on-your-home.html
Thursday, December 9, 2010. Fielding a low-ball offer on your home. Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. Via Flickr: Woodley Wonderworks. You just received a purchase offer from someone who wants to buy your home. You're excited and relieved, until you realize the purchase offer is much lower than your asking price. How should you respond? Counter the purchase offer. A countero...
