I was in Home Depot on Saturday and came across some fabulous deals on CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps.) Tucson Electric Power , Arizona Public Service and the Salt River Project has teamed up with a number of local retailers so we can now buy a 4-pack of the twisty bulbs that normally sells for $5.50…
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Under the Obama Administration’s plan for mortgage relief if your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac you may be able to refinance the loan at a reduced interest rate and a reduced loan amount. The question that must first be answered is: How do I find out if Fannie or Freddie owns…
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Last week President Obama signed THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009. (summary here.) It includes new tax credits for first time home buyers and for GREEN improvements to existing homes. The following is a summary of these two important issues for real estate agents. Refundable First-time Home Buyer Credit. Last year, Congress provided…
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Our recent NAR GREEN Designation class got together and came up with a list of things we can all do to become more GREEN and reduce our energy bills. They will use these tips to help educate their clients and build stronger business relationships. Here are their “GREEN in your pocket” ideas: Sherri Jackson thinks…
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If you helped a first time buyer last year or will help one this year you need to know about the $7,500 tax credit that is available to them. Available for a limited time only, the credit: • Applies to home purchases after April 8, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. • Reduces a taxpayer’s…
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