Archive for April, 2006
Thoughts on preparing your home for the market
0 Comments Published April 25th, 2006 in Seller Information.I can’t take credit for any of these quotes, but they are relevant to home sellers everywhere. Keep them in mind as you prepare your home for the market. They are attributed to a woman named Barb Schwarz, who I believe is a professional home stager.
“If you can SMELL it…you can’t SELL IT!”
“Start packing, because […]
Is your home like your 401(k)?
0 Comments Published April 24th, 2006 in Buyer Information, Finance, Seller Information.A recent study by Prudential shows that people are looking at the home as a significant part of their retirement plan. The article is here.
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Written by Maureen FrancisSKBK Sotheby’s International Realty, 248.430.4450
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The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from
birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. Talk
about sticker shock! That doesn’t even touch college tuition.
But $160,140 isn’t so bad if you break
it down. It translates into:
$8,896.66 a year,
$741.38 a month, or
$171.08 a week.
That’s a mere $24.24 a day!
Just […]
Taxes and selling your home
0 Comments Published April 9th, 2006 in Buyer Information, Finance, Seller Information, Taxes.April 15th (or 17th this year) is right around the corner and taxes are on many people’s minds. Recently a client and I were discussing the tax implications of selling a primary residence. Of course, I am not a CPA, and the advice of a tax professional should be sought. But this IRS publication is […]
I had fun with this little quiz. Let us know how you did.
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Written by Maureen FrancisSKBK Sotheby’s International Realty, 248.430.4450
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Just came across this interesting article about the Kresge Foundation’s headquarters in Troy. The building is getting recognition for its design and use of “green” materials and technology.
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Written by Maureen FrancisSKBK Sotheby’s International Realty, 248.430.4450
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