Basement remodel – cost vs. value added

Holy moly, I have really been neglecting this blog.  It’s been a bit crazy in Stacieland, though I am beginning to see the light – and the closings.   We are also remodeling our basement, and although it’s sort of hands-off for us this time as we have a great team of contractors working...

Your First Place is Probably Not Your Last Place

I’m working with a lot of First-Time Homebuyers right now – not surprising since the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers is getting ready to expire, and even those that probably would have sat on the fence a bit longer otherwise have decided that $8K goes a long way when buying your First...

What’s the Perfect Price? Write Your Own Equation!

I showed homes all day yesterday to first-time buyers looking to get the tax credit that is about to expire.  I love first-timers – they are so enthusiastic and excited about their purchase, and they love the challenge of the search.  And it is definitely a challenge – I don’t want to...

Selling Your House Sucks.

Yes, I am here to tell you, it really does.  Just like moving 29 times between high school and my first home purchase sucked.  But it is just part of life – and unless you want to live in the same house for the rest of your life, it is something that you are going to have to deal with.  There are,...

2 BR in Highlands Priced to Sell Fast

2617 W. 37th Ave. - 2 BR in Sunnyside $315,000     This classic bungalow has a lot of upgrades, including a new kitchen with slab granite countertops, and a sunroom addition that leads to a perfectly private backyard.    With a full basement that’s only half-finished, there is plenty of space...

Tax Credit – Under Contract Deadline is October 15th

It seems like the Tax Credit that is available now to First Time Buyers (and those who have not owned a home in the last three years) is widely misunderstood.  I had a potential buyer ask me the other day, “If my daughter uses the tax credit to buy a condo now, will she be able to use it again to buy...