Property Tax Breaks For Seniors – Prop 60/90
June 11, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
Under Proposition 90, California property owners who are 55 years or older may be able to qualify to transfer the assessed valued of their principal residence sold in County “A” to their new residence in County “B”. The County Assessors will require a copy of the tax bill from the other county and a copy of [...]
Green Homes an Encouraging New Trend
March 12, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
I’m happy to see that one of the most popular emerging trends on the market today are eco-friendly “green” homes that actually give energy back to the grid. Some homeowners are even seeing a profit from their home’s energy-generating capacity. They’re paying $0 in energy costs, and even getting some money back.
Warren Buffet’s 2012 Advice: Buy, Baby, Buy!
March 1, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
A very interesting article in the International Business Times today highlights legendary investor Warren Buffet’s advice for real estate investors: Buy, Baby, Buy (especially single-family homes)!
Which Home Repairs to do First?
February 16, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
Owning a home is great – you get to build your own equity, have the satisfaction of owning your own property, get to customize it the way you like it, not to mention the tax breaks and other benefits. But owning a home does come with responsibility: to keep your home maintained and repaired. When [...]
Six Must-Haves for Mortgage Approval
February 9, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking of buying a home, getting approved for a loan is one of the first steps. It’s getting more complicated to get approved for a loan these days, so make sure you have your paperwork in order. It’s also important to find a loan agent who is competent and effective at navigating possible [...]
Brass Fixtures Send CHEAP Message
February 6, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
An article encouraging sellers to get rid of cheap brass fixtures appeared on Inman News today, and I couldn’t agree more. In the article, Chicago real estate agent Steve Somogyi emphatically states that he thinks dated, cheap, yellow brass fixtures send the wrong messages to buyers: C-H-E-A-P! Changing out dated brass fixtures can dramatically improve [...]
Do Not Write Off Mello-Roos on State Income Tax
February 1, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
California tax-payers will have to be extra-careful when filing their 2012 state income taxes in 2013, as the State Franchise Tax Board cracks down on homeowners who have been illegally writing off their Mello-Roos fees or taxes paid via the 1915 Bond Act. Although Mello-Roos and 1915 Bond Act taxes have not been legal deductions [...]
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
January 26, 2012 by HeidiBrown · Leave a Comment
Whether you’re a buyer or seller, your real estate agent’s skills can make or break a sale. That’s why it’s so important to find a trustworthy, professional Realtor who has your best interests at heart. Especially in this market, easy transactions are few and far in-between. Lenders are tightening up their policies, new laws that [...]
