Senate passes bill extending and EXPANDING tax credit for home buyers
Categories: Buying Real Estate, In The News, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiFirst-time home buyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year. With the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the Senate voted Wednesday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes.
Buyers [...]
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Living in South Miami, High Pines and Coral Gables – Local Event Manager
Categories: Just For Fun, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiDo you have a medium or small sized company and want to have a meeting , special event, or conference, but just don’t have the time or expertise to do it. Well don’t worry —High Pines resident Thomas Taulbee can do it for you. Thomas who has over 15 years in meeting, conference and special [...]
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The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**
Categories: Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiWe are celebrating one of the most important religious holidays, Rosh Hashanah. It remembers the creation of the world. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means the “head of the year.” It is also called the Feast of the Trumpets. The blowing of a ram’s horn, a shofar, proclaims Rosh Hashanah, and summons Jews to religious services.
Foods [...]
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A day in the life of a Realtor – 16 houses, 83 phone calls and 32 emails
Categories: Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiThe Quiet Before The Storm
Just like every day, yesterday started with breakfast at Greenstreet. This is my opportunity to gather my thoughts for the day and to catch up with the locals about what’s going on in the Grove.
I was at the office at 9:30 am after breakfast. My assistant Sandy and I sat down [...]
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Want More Evidence That Housing Is Turning Around?
Categories: In The News, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiBest Cities For A Housing Recovery
Forbes magazine identified 161 of the country’s largest metro areas where sales activity has increased compared to 2008 and where foreclosure sales, as a percentage of total sales, are low.
Forbes magazine considers these markets as on the road to recovery:
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lincoln, NE
Colorado Springs, CO
Salem, OR
San Luis Obispo, CA
Bremerton, WA
Denver, [...]
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Google Voice for Mobile
Categories: As Heard on the Street, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiRealtors Use Google Voice Mobile
Google Voice for mobile allows you to make calls and send texts from your Google Voice number. You can dial your Google number then press 2 and call the number that you want to connect with and the receiver of the call will see you Google Voice number! Inexpensive international calls are also an [...]
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Investment Visa for Foreign Buyers: GREEN CARD for Internationl Investors
Categories: In The News, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiInterested in an INVESTMENT TOOL that would give you a United States GREEN CARD?
While less widely-known, and certainly more complex than the straightforward house and condo purchase (through an LLC set up by a real estate attorney… or a purchase made directly in the buyer’s name) THE INVESTMENT VISA is an option for some… offering the investor a GREEN card!
In working with international investors purchasing investment property and [...]
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How Top EWM Agent, Irma Marquez, Is Saving Me Thousands Of Dollars With Her TWEET!
Categories: Community Information, Mortgage News, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiIRMA MARQUEZ: Broward County: The new 2009 estimated assessments are NOW online. Curious about your property value? Check it out: http://bit.ly/XssuQ7:14 PM May 28th from bit.ly
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On May 28, 2009, Irma Marquez, one of EWM’s top Weston Town Center’s real estate agents, tweeted about checking out your property values. I caught the tweet in my [...]
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IRS Warns Against Fraud in Claiming Homebuyer Tax Credit
Categories: In The News, Real Estate News, Real Talk
hiThe IRS has released IR-2009-69 noting that at least one tax return preparer has been convicted of fraud in falsely claiming the first-time homebuyer tax credit on behalf of the taxpayer. The release serves as a reminder of the consequences of any fraudulent claim.
The IRS has updated its computer screening capacity in order to identify fraudulent [...]
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Choosing A Realtor In This Market
Categories: Buying Real Estate, Real Estate News, Real Talk, Selling Real Estate
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There are approximately 25,000 licensed Realtors in the Miami-Dade area.
So how do you find the right Realtor to work with?
Here are a few tips on choosing a good fit:
Comfort Level: You must find a Realtor who you feel at ease with. Trust me, you will be talking with this person more than you [...]
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