Starting May 12th, it'll cost you one extra little penny to mail someone your thoughts. That's right...the US Postal Service is getting ready to make some price changes, and the biggest change for most consumers will be a price increase for First Class stamps from 41c to 42c. The news isn't all bad, though. That's because for the first time in the history of the US Postal Service, the new Continue Reading
Archives for April 2008
Margaritaville and Real Estate
Selling my home now To me its a sacred cow Want so much no one's looking at mine It's a real beauty A Tuscany cutey Can't figure out why it's still hasn't sold It's wasting away again in inventory-ville Waiting for that buyer to come by my home Some people claim that the lenders are to blame But I know....it could be REALTORS fault.... Recently nationally known real estate trainer, Continue Reading
Equal Housing
Equal Opportunity In Housing is the law of the land and the right of all in this country without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.Civil Rights Act of 1866 The Civil Rights Act of 1866 provides that ³All citizens of the United States shall have the same right, in every State and Territory as is enjoyed by white citizens thereof to inherit, Continue Reading
It’s Back..
Like Cousin Eddie from the “Vacation” movies, recession has made an unwelcomed stop at the U.S. economy. Since 1854 the U.S. has experienced 32 cycles of economic growth and pull backs. Since 1980 we have had 4 recessionary periods. A recession is defined as a decline in economic activity measured by: unemployment, incomes, production and consumer purchasing. The government tries to prevent Continue Reading
TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN…
"I shall never use profanity...except in discussing house rent and taxes." ~Mark Twain. April 15 is just a few days away...and hopefully this year's tax season hasn't caused too much profanity in your household. Of course it's always wise to be careful about criticizing the IRS, but no matter what you feel like saying about them at the moment, they have compiled these helpful tips for last-minute Continue Reading
Great New Listing!
This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is located on a HUGE cul-de-sac lot at 903 S. Stilton Circle in Parkwood Ranch. The home is over 3000 square feet and has soaring vaulted ceilings, tile throughout the lower level, formal dining & living areas, secluded guest bedroom & bath on lower level, large, open great room and kitchen, master with sitting area & balcony overlooking gorgeous backyard, Continue Reading
TAX REBATES MAILING SOON… WHEN WILL YOU GET YOURS?
Timing Is Everything! We all know the deadline for filing your 2007 taxes is quickly approaching. But you may want to be ahead of the curve if you want your tax rebate sooner, rather than later. That's because tax rebates will start going out on May 2... but only to taxpayers who have their returns processed--not just sent--by April 15. The closer it gets to mid-April, the more the IRS gets backed Continue Reading
AT THE CAR WASH….
With spring in full swing and summer fast approaching, most people want to have their car looking good. Driving a nice clean car just feels good--and it can also help to preserve its appearance and resale value. What's the Best Way to Clean Your Car... at the Car Wash or at Home?Believe it or not, an automatic car wash is not only more convenient, but it can also be much safer for your car than Continue Reading
Coupons, Discounts and Deals!
Recently USA Today published a story on online coupons, discounts, deal sites and where one can find them. Thought we'd post them here as well. Some of the sites have discounts already applied and others provide one with promotional codes that apply the discounts to other online vendors. Here are a few of the sites listed in the Continue Reading
Existing Home Sales Rise
Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain within a fairly stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – rose 2.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (1) of 5.03 million units in February from a pace of 4.89 million in January, but remain 23.8 percent below the 6.60 Continue Reading
