Ask anyone what home values across the country are doing and you’ll get mixed responses, based solely on what locale each person is familiar with. Seems pretty obvious, right? Truth is, it’s obvious to everyone except those enforcing broad-sweeping change to appraisal guidelines (HVCC), and Richard Mize has pointed out – in grand fashion – […]
Home Ownership, Not a Road to Riches?
July 31, 2009 by
In today’s world, most of us tend to look at our homes as our main investment, or the source of our retirement income, which is a far cry from how people viewed home-ownership just a few short decades ago. In fact, I’ve heard estimates that 70% of Americans’ net worth is derived from their homes’ […]
Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Upgrades
July 15, 2009 by
High-tech renewable home energy features are a big topic these days, and if you’re thinking about upgrading any of your homes systems, some of these options may pay you back for a portion of your expenses, via tax credits. “My wife read about it and said, ‘We’ve been talking about doing [solar upgrades] long enough. […]
DIY Pergola – Expand Your Space
June 22, 2009 by
I love home-improvement projects. There’s just something about improving an area or feature of your home and enjoying the benefits of it when you’re done. Saving a little money on it might be another reason to do it yourself 🙂 Our back yard is one of our favorite places, and our pergola is just one […]
Home Owner Tax Credits!!
June 14, 2009 by
With summer coming in Oklahoma, you may be thinking about upgrading your home’s HVAC system. If so, be sure you check out the tax credit you may qualify for if you do it right. There’s never been a better time to invest in energy-conserving upgrades to your house–that’s the word from the White House. And […]
5 (or 6) Things Owners Shouldn't Ignore
May 17, 2009 by
Spring is the perfect time to do some much-needed, and often neglected, home maintenance. Just doing the simple things can dramatically increase your home’s value in the long-run, because it will help you avoid potential problems down the road. Realtor Magazine just put out a great little short-list of things you should do right now. […]
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