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Save Interest, Build Equity & Shorten the Term
If you invest in a savings account, you’ll make less than 1% and would have to pay income tax on the earnings. On the other hand, contribute something extra to your house payment and you’ll earn at the mortgage interest rate which is certa...
Enjoy Your Improvements and Profit by Them
Homeowners can raise the basis or cost in their home by money spent on capital improvements. The benefit is that it will lower their gain and may save them taxes when they sell their home. Improvements must add value to your home, prolong i...
Opportunity Costs
Sometimes, there are costs associated with not taking a particular action. If a person left their money in a certificate of deposit earning 2% when they could have made an investment that earned 8%, the difference is the opportunity costs asso...
Crafting an Acceptable Offer
An agent was presenting a contract to a single, senior woman who was moving into a retirement home. It was a full price offer with reasonable terms and timelines but the seller wouldn’t accept it. When the agent probed deeper, she discovered ...
October 16- Everyone’s Home Matters Gala & Casino
Please join me Thursday October 16th at Washington Golf for a fun night of gambling on a worthy cause. Julia Avent Broker/Owner RE/MAX by invitation 4784 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 703-850-6606 Licensed in VA YOU A...
Seller Safety Plan
September is REALTOR® Safety month when special attention is focused on the security of having a home on the market and the concerns for the well-being of owners is a day-to-day effort. The following list may help sellers secure their home and...
Annual Maintenance
A common expectation of homeowners is to want the components and systems in their home to work when they need them. Periodic maintenance is just as important as having a trusted service provider to make necessary repairs. Victims of Murphyâ€...
Money Down the Drain
Private mortgage insurance is necessary for buyers who don’t have or choose not to put 20% or more down payment when they purchase a home. It is required for high loan-to-value mortgages and it provides an opportunity for many people to get ...
