Another Tax Credit Extension
By now I’m sure a lot of you have heard that on Wednesday the Senate voted to approve the extension of the First Time Home Buyers tax credit. What does this do? It allows for buyers who had a purchase contract executed on or before April 30th of 2010 until September 30th to complete the … Continue reading
Has the housing market stabilized in your area?
Here in Palm Beach County it seems like it may have. Why? Well, for one, the inventory of homes in certain price range is continuing to shrink. Secondly, because the inventory is starting to shrink, buyers are offering list price and sometimes more to secure a contract on a home. Now, most of these offers … Continue reading
Palm Beach County Property Taxes are due!
I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but I don’t want you guys to forget and incur late fees. Remember! 2009 Palm Beach County property taxes are due on March 31st, 2010. If you want to begin making installments on your 2010 property taxes, go to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s … Continue reading
Home Seller Seminar
We will be hosting a “Home Seller Seminar” at the Keyes Real Estate office in Wellington, FL on Thursday, April 15th, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Seating is limited, so RSVP with Marc or James from our website, http://SellMyWestPalmHome.com and receive a FREE gift after the seminar. Refreshments will be served.
More Testing for The Acreage Cancer Cluster
More Testing for The Acreage Cancer Cluster
Deadline for Filing Homestead Exemption
Did you buy a home in 2009? If you did, remember to file for Homestead Exemption before March 1st. You can E-file at <a href=”http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa”>http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa</a>
Top Ten Features that Home Buyers Want
We would like to share with you what we, and Paul Cardis of Avid Ratings, have discovered to be the top 10 features that home buyers want. 1. Large kitchens with islands, preferably with upgraded counters such as; granite, corian, or tile, and a back-splash. 2. Green thinking such as; energy efficient appliances, solar pool … Continue reading
Short Sale versus Foreclosure
Are any of you out there struggling with this decision? Is your back against the wall? As a Real Estate professional and a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I can assure you there is a big difference between the two. Let me give you my analogy on the two. As far as your credit goes: a short sale … Continue reading
Your Home’s Equity
Single family homes with mortgages in negative equity fell in the third quarter. Could this be a sign that home values are beginning to stabilize? Is your home a victim of negative equity because of the housing bust?
James Helms Sells Homes 