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As the year draws to a close....I thought I would "re-blog" on the $7500 tax credit. Passed by congress is a bill that will allow any buyer that has not owned a home in the last three years (perfect for first time buyers) to claim a $7500 tax
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According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) jumped 7.4% to 93.4 from July to August this year that is 8.8% higher than August 2007. The PHSI is based on the number contracts signed within that given month.
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Trade – in Program Through the first half of the year Skogman Homes has sold 52 new homes, identical to the number sold in 2007. Nearly 33% of the buyers took advantage of the Guaranteed Trade Program. This is one of the best programs in the country
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Houses are like spouses --- some grow on you over time, some strike your heart like a thunderbolt. But true love is true love, so don't worry about how it happens. Look at available homes with open eyes and an open mind, and evaluate each one as thoroughly
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So it was brought to my attention last week in a Skogman New Homes meeting that if we had clients looking to build.....we could get them in just before Christmas. Wow.....did someone say Christmas? It does not even seem as though we had a Summer....although...it
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Boy...the response that I have received concerning the Home Buyer Tax Credit has been overwhelming! If there are that many home buyers out there considering buying....this seems to have given them an incentive to go buy, at least locally, where our market
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With the new buyer $7500 tax credit and this special.....it can make it easier than ever to get into a home for little/no money down.! FHA LOANS LOCKED IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SUMMER PRICING SPECIAL……. FREE FIRST YEAR
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As the year draws to a close....I thought I would "re-blog" on the $7500 tax credit. Passed by congress is a bill that will allow any buyer that has not owned a home in the last three years (perfect for first time buyers) to claim a $7500 tax
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With the devastating flooding that Cedar Rapids has seen....I believe that it has effected all of us in some way. To see our city in despair has been numbing to say the least. I believe that we are going to need to rally behind our community like we have
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So weekly I am in clients houses answering the "age old" question.....What do I need to do to make my home sell quick and for the most money? Here are some tips that I give: 1. Minor bathroom updates/repairs will return 102%. The bathroom is
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You ever had the question, what are my taxes going to be on new construction? Well Linn County has an estimator out there that will help with that and it can be found at the following link below. You can download the excel version but be sure to update
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The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors® Board of Directors met this morning and voted unanimously to donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross to help with the disaster relief operation in Parkersburg and other communities affected by the tornados.
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Happy Summer everyone!!!! My family loves to grill and Memorial Day is no exception. Here are some tips.......and I hope everyone has a safe and fabulous long weekend! (BTW----I am having two listings open on Sunday in Fairfax----just incase your plans
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How To Have a Great Day Ten things you can do in ten minutes to have a fantastic flowing day: Dream Play a short movie in your mind of your greatest dream or desire Breath Close your eyes and take five blissfully slow deep breaths Smile Think of something,
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Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 52228-Fairfax (Fairfax) FOR SALE $274,000 Skogman Realty Betsy Cook Harrison Email Betsy Work: 319-366-6427 Cell: 319-431-8518 More Photos(23) DSC00797 Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(23)
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