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December 2011

There are 4 blog entries for December 2011.

Tips on Saving Money as you relocate your family

Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 2:11am. 130 Views, 0 Comments.

Savings Tips

Several Estimates Save a Bundle

Although many people don't bother to get several estimates before signing up with a moving company, moving company prices vary considerably and you can save a bundle. Consumer Reports recommends getting at least three estimates before selecting a mover.

Tax Deductions

Did you know that some of the expenses of moving are tax deductible? If you'd like to get any of the following expenses claimed against your tax, read on and see if you qualify.

  • Cost of transportation or hauling from old to new residence.
  • Cost of packing, crating and unpacking.
  • Cost of shipping your car.
  • Cost of moving the pets.
  • Cost of the trip to the new residence which includes lodging but not meals

Take into account that these deductions must not be…


Crafty Ideas for Winter Curb Appeal

Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at 11:17pm. 132 Views, 0 Comments.

Yes, it's still possible to create great curb appeal when it's cold and gray outside.

 

During summer months when gardens are in bloom and the sun is shining bright, curb appeal comes naturally to many homes. But when the autumn chill turns to winter cold and the sun sets earlier in the day, it becomes more difficult to create that inviting exterior look that grabs buyers from the curb.

Fortunately, it is possible to create striking winter curb appeal without expensive or complicated exterior changes, says Charlene Storozuk, a home stager and designer with Dezigner Digz in Burlington, Ontario—a city that averages 51 inches of snow per year. It just requires a little creativity.

She and other home-design experts offer these eight tips:

1. Add splashes of green…


Looking for a new home?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at 2:34pm. 130 Views, 0 Comments.

Looking for a new home? Is this your first time buying? Your sixth purchase? Do you know or remember how the process goes? Do you look for properties first? Call a Realtor? Or get a preapproval for a loan first? About how much will your closing costs be? How much are inspections and should you even get one.

If you would like to receive a FREE book that is a quick reference on the entire process of buying a home as well as an organizational folder to store flyers of homes of interest and later a permanent folder to store all your loan and escrow papers send us a quick email and we will send you a FREE no-obligation Buyer's Kit.

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A Short Guide to Real Estate Lingo and Acronyms

Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 4:47pm. 94 Views, 0 Comments.

Real estate ads are usually full of acronyms and terms that are unfamiliar to first-time buyers. Here's a cheat sheet to let you in on the lingo.4B/2B -- four bedrooms and two bathrooms. "Bedroom" usually means a sleeping area with a window and a closet, but the definition varies in different places. A "full bathroom" is a room with a toilet, a sink and a bathtub. A "three-quarter bathroom" has a toilet, a sink and a shower. A "half bathroom" or powder room has only a toilet and a sink.assum. fin. -- assumable financingclosing costs -- the entire package of miscellaneous expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney's settlement charges,…


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