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Are you upside down on your mortgage? Let me help you! A Short Sale occurs when... The value of a property is less than the total amount required to sell the property...and...The lender(s) accept less than what is owed to allow the sale of the property... Does YOUR property qualify?
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Repairing sagging and leaking gutters is a simple task and can be tackled in a day. Read -
Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. Read -
Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. Read -
For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. Read -
Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® |
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Did you ever dream about having a flying car when you were a kid? or this morning in traffic? I heard in the news that a Dutch company is now taking orders for one. I immediately had visions of the one on the Jetsons. Unfortunately, it is more like a...
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The cumulative median sales price, including single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums in Palm Beach County, was 2.5 percent above February 2011, up from $122,000 to $125,000, and up 4.6 percent from the previous month of $119,500. The median single-family...
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Friday Five: The Return of Home Ownership Low interest rates and rising rents make home ownership more attractive than renting. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®...
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By Stephen Fishman Inman News® Over the past several years, millions of homeowners have had billions of dollars in mortgage debt forgiven, either through foreclosure, refinancing or short sales. It's important for real estate professionals and...
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Mistaking lookers for buyers is an error commonly made by those homeowners who try to sell their home themselves without a Realtor’s help. For-Sale-by-Owners (FSBO’s) actually do get some activity showing their homes. This is mostly because...
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You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure
WASHINGTON – Jan. 9, 2012 – You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure after this year. Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home?
Uncle Sam is still giving homeowners until Dec. 31, 2012, to go through a short sale or foreclosure without tax consequences – as long as the lender officially releases the debt.
But on Jan. 1, 2013, the rules change: The amount a lender forgives, ether in a short sale or foreclosure, on a primary residence will be taxable on federal income taxes.
So if a house sold $50,000 short of what is owed on the mortgage, then the selling homeowners will owe federal income taxes on that $50,000. Homeowners would owe $12,500 if they’re in the 25 percent bracket; $7,500 if in the 15 percent tax section.
Homeowners would be on the hook even if the house sold but the bank had not formally forgiven the loan in a letter: The banks must officially sign off in writing before Dec. 31.
“It’s a huge issue – it will be a shock to many taxpayers after 2012,” said Mark Steber, the Florida-based chief tax officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.
The law first came into affect five years ago as the housing market went bust nationwide.
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 “generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence,” according to the Internal Revenue Service. “Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure, qualifies for the relief.”
Up to $2 million of forgiven debt can be forgiven this year, $1 million if married and filing separately, according to the IRS.
Homeowners declaring bankruptcy could escape paying income taxes on any cancellation of debt income if the debt is forgiven in the bankruptcy even if the debtor is solvent, said Nick Jovanovich, a board-certified tax attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
“Bankruptcy trumps everything,” he said.
Or homeowners might not have to pay income taxes on any cancellation of debt income to the extent that they are insolvent immediately before the cancellation – that is, their debts exceed the value of their assets, Jovanovich added.
Steber and Jovanovich said homeowners should decide now what they are going to do – to give themselves time.
Short sales can take a long time, said Timothy Singer of Coldwell Banker in Fort Lauderdale.
He said he knows of one that had been pending for three years.
But lenders “have been gearing up” and speeding up the process, Singer added.
But even if banks quickly approve a short sale, the would-be buyer may get cold feet and the deal fall through, Singer said.
Then the sellers have to begin again, he said.
Copyright © 2012 the Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Donna Gehrke-White. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune News Service.
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Free Trolley Service Connects Tri-Rail Passengers with Downtown WPB
A new free trolley is getting Tri-Rail riders to many of downtown West Palm Beach’s busiest employment centers. The Green Line stops at the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail station on Tamarind Avenue and carries passengers to Clematis Street, Dixie Highway and Okeechobee Boulevard. By transferring to the Yellow Line, passengers can access the Kravis Center, CityPlace and the downtown waterfront.
“This new service should prove to be of tremendous benefit to downtown businesses and employers,” said District 4 County Commissioner Steven L. Abrams, who is vice chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Governing Board. “Any project that makes it easier for people to access employment opportunities is one that should be applauded. I regularly commute to West Palm Beach on Tri-Rail, and I plan to avail myself of the convenience the trolley will provide.”
The trolley will operate 7 days a week. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This new service was made possible by a Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) grant of $688,500, which will cover service costs for two years. The JARC program is sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration. For more information, please call Tri-Rail Customer Service at 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) or log onto www.tri-rail.com
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12 Reasons Why it
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1. Turbo Boost Sales Time
Experts all agree and studies show staged homes sell quicker than non-staged homes. Sometimes 30-50% faster in most areas. This is more important then most people realize because the longer a home is on the market….the greater chance for a price reduction. Most buyers and buyers agents believe that, if a home has been on the market for some time, there must be something wrong with it or that the seller will be anxious to sell and will take much less than the asking price.
2. First Impressions Last a Lifetime
People’s first impression of your listing is critical. Staging gives you the best opportunity to make a positive first impression rather than a negative one. The stronger the impression the less likely a potential buyer will be bothered if some things aren’t perfect.
3. Gone In 60 Seconds…
Psychology experts have proven that people react based on emotion and then seek logic to back up the feeling. From a real estate perspective, a buyer will make an initial reaction in less than a minute whether they like your listing or not. Then, after the potential buyer's initial decision has been made, they will either confirm that decision or rescind it in the next 6 to 20 minutes as they tour the property. This is why proper staging is critical for any listing...
4. Ready, Set, Go – Move-In Ready Sells Faster
A properly staged listing not only appears to be in “Move-In Ready” condition, but it really is. Staging a house for sale means that every component of the house is as close as possible to model condition. All buyers prefer to buy home where they can just move-in and start enjoying life. They will even pay a premium for this.
5. Imagination Not Included
Did you know that only 5% of the population can truly visualize how beautiful a home can be or see past the clutter, grime and so-so appearance? It’s true. Help potential buyers see themselves happily living in your listing and let the offers come pouring in.
6. Be the Needle In The Haystack.
Staged homes have a much greater competitive advantage over houses that are not staged. Let’s face it. Experts are predicting that more and more listings will be sitting on the market for sale in the next few years. Some areas have already seen a 100-300% increase in available inventory and average time on market. A staged home stands apart from other listings because it has been properly merchandised to bring out the best qualities of the listing.
7. No Skeletons In The Closet
Staged homes project an image of being well maintained and well cared for. The underlying psychological message that is sent to potential buyers is that it’s worth more. More importantly, staging helps remove a certain degree of risk that a potential buyer might have about buying a house that is in disarray.
8. Appraise It High Or Go Home
As more and more homes become available, you need every advantage possible. One marketing advantage you might overlook is to create instant loan to value (LTV) by getting an appraisal after the house is staged. If you can show a potential buyer how much the home is worth i.e. appraised value and the sales price is less….instant value. It will sell faster because it appears to be a better deal.
9. Move To The Head Of The Class
Real estate professionals never like to show a house that’s not going to impress their buyer. A well staged home could easily be described as “staged to sell” which means that it’s going to impress their buyer. Staged homes are always at the top of the list when it comes to which properties an agent will show.
10. The Exception To The Rule – The Buyer’s Rule
Would you show a house to a buyer that didn’t meet their exact criteria? Maybe…but ONLY if the house is staged properly and gets clients excited. If an agent knows that a listing shows really well, but doesn’t match the buyer’s criteria exactly, it’s possible they’ll show it anyway. A well-staged home could be the one to get a buyer excited enough to make an offer.
11. Peace, Love and FREE Advertising
Brokerages love showcasing beautifully staged homes because they draw more business to their firm. They usually invest considerable money to advertise a well staged listing to generate leads for other agents. Why not capitalize on your firm’s need to generate fresh leads by learning how to stage every listing to its fullest potential and then sit back while they use it for shameless promotion.
12. Show Me The Money!
The better a home shows - the higher it will sell for which means more dollars in your pocket. Non-staged homes are more likely to require price reductions in order to sell as opposed to staged homes, which are more likely to enjoy a number of offers, possibly a bidding war or a sale above the asking price |
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Cindy Hartman, REALTOR®, e-PRO® AHS™
Home-Staging Specialist™, Senior Housing Specialist ™
Certified Property Management Specialist
Broker Associate - REMAX Properties - Jupiter, Florida
Cindy@HomesBuddy.com
CindyHartman@remax.net
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