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Moving your family to another town or state is a major event in your life! I have helped many families and individuals relocate! If you will be moving, we can correspond by email and phone. Together, we'll determine what type of home, price range, and neighborhoods you are interested in. I'll send you every home or property that is currently available that matches your criteria. I will also send you information about museums, theaters, restaurants and fun and interesting things to do in the area! When you visit, I'll be ready! We will visit the neighborhoods and homes that interest you the most. We'll drive past area parks and shopping areas to help you become familiar with
the area you are about to live in! In addition, we can talk about schools, sub-divisions, local market conditions, local culture... anything that is important to you. Remember: As a top REALTORŪ, it's my job to know this area inside and out, and I want to make your transition as smooth as possible. To get started, fill out the form to request my FREE Area Information Package. I'll send it right out. It's full of useful and important facts about this area. You are under no obligation, so you can't go wrong...
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First Time Buyers >The Real Bottom Line
An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!
The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.
When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.
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What unique type of home is making news as an affordable, environmentally-friendly housing alternative?
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Straw bale homes may well become the non-toxic, affordable home of choice in the future. |
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