By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Many homeowners have a general understanding of the home-related tax breaks that apply to them. Here are a few lesser-known areas where you may qualify for a credit or deduction. Refinancing points Did you [Read More…]
Archives for March 2015
Slippery Business: Exotic Pets and Home Insurance By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Pet lovers no longer simply stick to sharing their homes with cats and dogs. More now opt for exotic or unusual pets such as snakes, monkeys, tigers, deer, bears and rare birds. Accurate numbers [Read More…]
Selling a Home: Your Legal Checklist By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team If you’re thinking it’s time to sell your home, there are a few legal issues to consider before posting that “For Sale” sign. Whether you are parting ways with your spouse, planning to upgrade or downsize, [Read More…]
4 Tips for Making Any Room Seem Larger By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Plenty of people live in tiny homes, small rooms, or just diminutive spaces. No matter what your reason for living in smaller quarters, you’ll undoubtedly have to make some compromises in your decorating. To [Read More…]
5.2 Million Renters Plan to Buy in the Next Year By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Jackie Bigness and her family are finally ready to buy a home. After years of renting, plus 8 months of living with her parents while they saved for a down payment, Bigness and her [Read More…]
Tax Benefits of Homeownership By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Owning real estate can make tax season more complex, but many homeowners receive considerable benefits — especially if they sold a home or relocated for a job in the previous year. Here’s a look [Read More…]
Mortgage Rate Update By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.73 percent, up 3 basis points from this time last week. The 30-year fixed [Read More…]
February 2015 Paradise Valley Arizona real estate market
Can you believe it’s already March? The Valley is swarming with snowbirds and sports fans and with all of the poor weather conditions around the country more and more people seem to be eyeing the Phoenix area as a possible [Read More…]
February 2015 Scottsdale Arizona real estate market
Can you believe it’s already March? The Valley is swarming with snowbirds and sports fans and with all of the poor weather conditions around the country more and more people seem to be eyeing Scottsdale as a possible new home. [Read More…]
