Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Realty Times - The Cost of the Home Buyer Tax Credit
Definitely one of the best deals going...if you can get it.
Realty Times - The Cost of the Home Buyer Tax Credit
Realty Times - The Cost of the Home Buyer Tax Credit
Friday, October 16, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Stock Market Quote for the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index($INDU) - MSN Money
Stock Market Quote for the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index($INDU) - MSN Money
Stocks are up...rates are down. Monday didnt hurt too bad this week!
Stocks are up...rates are down. Monday didnt hurt too bad this week!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
All Eyes on the Consumer in Week to Come - FOXBusiness.com
So...things are looking good...but its probably not really. Who wrote this......Eeyore??
All Eyes on the Consumer in Week to Come - FOXBusiness.com
All Eyes on the Consumer in Week to Come - FOXBusiness.com
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Biden: Stimulus Doing More 'Than We Had Hoped' - Political News - FOXNews.com
Then we will be getting a nice tax refund on all the bail-out and stimulus money that was kiped from our cofers?
I'm just asking.....
Biden: Stimulus Doing More 'Than We Had Hoped' - Political News - FOXNews.com
I'm just asking.....
Biden: Stimulus Doing More 'Than We Had Hoped' - Political News - FOXNews.com
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Relocation.com :: Relocation.com Shares Tips to Save Money on Moving Costs
I found this link on FeedthePig.org ............I love that site!
Relocation.com :: Relocation.com Shares Tips to Save Money on Moving Costs
Relocation.com :: Relocation.com Shares Tips to Save Money on Moving Costs
Fed: Economy shows sign of stabilizing - Stocks & economy- msnbc.com
I'll take "the glass is half full" for 500, Alex.
Fed: Economy shows sign of stabilizing - Stocks & economy- msnbc.com
Fed: Economy shows sign of stabilizing - Stocks & economy- msnbc.com
Monday, July 27, 2009
SitNews: Parnell Sworn In as Governor
Out with the old.....in with the new! Welcome aboard Parnell and THANK YOU Palin for your service to our state!
SitNews: Parnell Sworn In as Governor
SitNews: Parnell Sworn In as Governor
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Bank of America investors react to earnings (Dealscape - Crisis On Wall Street)
Could it be BOA's nonpreformings are up because they BOUGHT Countrywides who garbage bag full of nonpreformings? That would be odd if it WASNT up. Am I missing something?
Bank of America investors react to earnings (Dealscape - Crisis On Wall Street)
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Bank of America investors react to earnings (Dealscape - Crisis On Wall Street)
Shared via AddThis
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Real estate commissions: What you need to know - Tips & Tools -
Because too much information...is almost enough! :)
Real estate commissions: What you need to know - Tips & Tools -
Real estate commissions: What you need to know - Tips & Tools -
http://moneycentral.msn.com/quiz/savvy-spending-quiz/home.aspx
I can easily get addicted to taking these quizzes! But, to be honest I think everyone should take their financial temperature every few months. It keeps us healthy!
I can easily get addicted to taking these quizzes! But, to be honest I think everyone should take their financial temperature every few months. It keeps us healthy!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
So what have we learned in two millennia?
"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. --- Cicero , 55 BC
Evidently, nothing....
H/T to my boss Guy who is always finding good stuff!
Evidently, nothing....
H/T to my boss Guy who is always finding good stuff!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
RealEstate.com - Piggyback Loan & PMI
Not all "creative financing" is financially risky. If you've done your homework, know what you can afford, and dont mind thinking outside the box a piggyback loan (80/10/10, etc.) and PMI might be just the edge you're looking for. Talk to your lender and get educated on what's out there!
Dinah
RealEstate.com - Piggyback Loan & PMI
Dinah
RealEstate.com - Piggyback Loan & PMI
Home Made Simple
Home Made Simple
I love this site. I could use almost every one of these ideas...especially the de-clutter and stay organized tips.
Enjoy!
Dinah
I love this site. I could use almost every one of these ideas...especially the de-clutter and stay organized tips.
Enjoy!
Dinah
Saturday, May 30, 2009
RealEstate.com - Home Buying Mistakes
This is a great article! I should know better, and I still stumble over a couple of these. There's no getting around the emotional part of finding a house!
RealEstate.com - Home Buying Mistakes
RealEstate.com - Home Buying Mistakes
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Property South of Town
Property South of Town
I'm completely in LOVE with the Herring Cove area south of town. If you get a chance...run out and see the bears!
To get aquainted with the island, give me a call. I'd love to show you around Ketchikan's unique areas.
I'm completely in LOVE with the Herring Cove area south of town. If you get a chance...run out and see the bears!
To get aquainted with the island, give me a call. I'd love to show you around Ketchikan's unique areas.
Selling a House - How to Prepare Your House for Sale
Selling a House - How to Prepare Your House for Sale
The market is a little tougher on sellers...give yourself every advantage to get the most money out of your home. Let me help you price, market, negotiate and sell your home. You'll be glad you didnt go it alone!
The market is a little tougher on sellers...give yourself every advantage to get the most money out of your home. Let me help you price, market, negotiate and sell your home. You'll be glad you didnt go it alone!
Short Sale / Foreclosure - Selling Short Sales - Buying Foreclosures
Short Sale / Foreclosure - Selling Short Sales - Buying Foreclosures
With all the foreclosures coming on the market...its something to consider!
With all the foreclosures coming on the market...its something to consider!
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
How to buy rental property !
How to buy rental property
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Prices on property are dropping in many areas and while that is bad news if you're looking to sell it puts the ball in your court if you're interested in buying. Buying rental property in a down market can be a lucrative investment but there are some factors you should consider before you jump in.
From Consumer Reports, consider these four tips on how to find a good rental property:
1.Find out where renters want to live. Location, location, location takes on added economic urgency when purchasing a rental property. Ask your real-estate agent to show you properties that have an established rental track record going back two or three years, during which vacancies were limited to no more than three months at a time. And make sure that you see the income and expense statements on the properties for at least two to three years to find out what has been spent on repairs and general maintenance.
2.Do the math. Before you buy, figure out whether the rents will cover your expenses and leave room for profit. To determine how much yearly rental income you are likely to receive, ask real-estate agents for the going rates and scan the classifieds for comparable properties in the same neighborhood. Don't forget to take into account the possibility that the property may be vacant for a month or so. Then subtract annual mortgage payments and operating expenses -- insurance, utilities, projected repairs and maintenance and landscaping. Ideally, income tops outlays, and what's left is called cash flow. If outlays top income, producing negative cash flow, the property is too expensive. Either negotiate a lower price or continue hunting.
3.Assess the tax consequences. Anything left over after expenses is taxed as ordinary income. You can depreciate the cost of residential rental property, but not the land it sits on, over 27.5 years -- even if it is increasing in value. Suppose you paid $400,000 for a triplex on a sliver of property assessed at $50,000. Depreciation would come to nearly $13,000 a year, or, put another way, you could have that much rental income without paying taxes on it.
4.Choose tenants carefully. Neophyte landlords often fail to conduct a thorough background check on prospective renters, says Vito Simone, a broker at Simone Real Estate in Baltimore. Such a lapse can be costly if the tenant stops paying rent or damages the property. Don't approve tenants until you have checked their credit and criminal histories and talked to references and employers. The lease should lay out rules about pets, parties, rent due dates and late fees. If tenants already occupy the property when you buy, you will have to honor their lease until it expires.
Marshall Loeb, former editor of Fortune, Money, and the Columbia Journalism Review, writes for MarketWatch.
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Prices on property are dropping in many areas and while that is bad news if you're looking to sell it puts the ball in your court if you're interested in buying. Buying rental property in a down market can be a lucrative investment but there are some factors you should consider before you jump in.
From Consumer Reports, consider these four tips on how to find a good rental property:
1.Find out where renters want to live. Location, location, location takes on added economic urgency when purchasing a rental property. Ask your real-estate agent to show you properties that have an established rental track record going back two or three years, during which vacancies were limited to no more than three months at a time. And make sure that you see the income and expense statements on the properties for at least two to three years to find out what has been spent on repairs and general maintenance.
2.Do the math. Before you buy, figure out whether the rents will cover your expenses and leave room for profit. To determine how much yearly rental income you are likely to receive, ask real-estate agents for the going rates and scan the classifieds for comparable properties in the same neighborhood. Don't forget to take into account the possibility that the property may be vacant for a month or so. Then subtract annual mortgage payments and operating expenses -- insurance, utilities, projected repairs and maintenance and landscaping. Ideally, income tops outlays, and what's left is called cash flow. If outlays top income, producing negative cash flow, the property is too expensive. Either negotiate a lower price or continue hunting.
3.Assess the tax consequences. Anything left over after expenses is taxed as ordinary income. You can depreciate the cost of residential rental property, but not the land it sits on, over 27.5 years -- even if it is increasing in value. Suppose you paid $400,000 for a triplex on a sliver of property assessed at $50,000. Depreciation would come to nearly $13,000 a year, or, put another way, you could have that much rental income without paying taxes on it.
4.Choose tenants carefully. Neophyte landlords often fail to conduct a thorough background check on prospective renters, says Vito Simone, a broker at Simone Real Estate in Baltimore. Such a lapse can be costly if the tenant stops paying rent or damages the property. Don't approve tenants until you have checked their credit and criminal histories and talked to references and employers. The lease should lay out rules about pets, parties, rent due dates and late fees. If tenants already occupy the property when you buy, you will have to honor their lease until it expires.
Marshall Loeb, former editor of Fortune, Money, and the Columbia Journalism Review, writes for MarketWatch.
Friday, April 3, 2009
3310 Ohana Court $439,000
www.3310OhanaCourt.com 
This 4 bedroom 2 bath home has been masterfully built to last! Open floorplan blends the living, dining, and kitchen space around the mountain and ocean view. The cathedral ceilings and large deck well appoint the design of this city home. Downstairs is a one bedroom one bath apartment or use it for a 5th bedroom and a spectacular family room. Perfect cul-du-sac location. $439,000
Give me a call or email when you're ready to take a look inside!
907.617.8440 or dinahpearson@remax.net
Sunday, March 29, 2009
283 Wood Road $269,000
283 Wood Road
Built in 2001, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on over an acre of gorgeous South Tongass landscape. Quiet Woods, a salmon stream, beautiful scenery framed in every window. The exceptionally maintained home inside and out has had attention paid to every detail! The living room has a woodstove with brick hearth, french doors to a covered porch and wonderful tile entryway. Plenty of storage in the house and additional storage in the garage/shop. Also, a huge heated storage shed located just next to the house.Extraordinary kitchen with solid wood cabinets, updated appliances and a completely seperate butler's panty. Too many amenities to list! Schedule your own private showing! $269,000
Built in 2001, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on over an acre of gorgeous South Tongass landscape. Quiet Woods, a salmon stream, beautiful scenery framed in every window. The exceptionally maintained home inside and out has had attention paid to every detail! The living room has a woodstove with brick hearth, french doors to a covered porch and wonderful tile entryway. Plenty of storage in the house and additional storage in the garage/shop. Also, a huge heated storage shed located just next to the house.Extraordinary kitchen with solid wood cabinets, updated appliances and a completely seperate butler's panty. Too many amenities to list! Schedule your own private showing! $269,000
Saturday, March 21, 2009
ReMax's New Listings!
Why wait for the best new listings to show up in the newspaper? Just check back and I'll let you know what's new, and how to see everything there is to know about it. More pictures...oil and electric consumption, how big is the lot, taxes, the seller's disclosure....I'll get you all the info on all the new listings.
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