Home renovations are growing more popular than ever as many owners seek to maintain their investments or improve the resale value of their homes before they sell.
If you’re planning to remodel or just have a small project, this information will help you determine if it’s something you can do yourself, or if you need the help of a professional.
The TODAY Show’s real estate expert Barbara Corcoran says that before you put your house on the market, you should doll up your front door, wash your windows and update the fixtures throughout the home.
We thought we would share this exciting article from the Salt Lake Tribune regarding the fourth quarter real estate market statistics.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/55718267-79/homes-family-single-percent.html.csp
Home prices are rising and the market inventory is extremely low. Our team needs listings!
If you know anyone who has been considering selling a home, please ask them to contact us and we will be happy to meet with them to provide them with a complimentary market assessment.
Thank you for being our client, for your support, and your referrals!
Have a Heavenly Day!®
The market is improving! We are experiencing multiple offers. Our listings that are priced well and staged right are receiving offers within the first 30 days. Looks like a Seller’s market is approaching….
Here’s an excellent real estate article “13 Reasons to Look Forward to 2013″. Great news for home owners!
http://speakingofrealestate.blogs.realtor.org/2012/12/19/13-reasons-to-look-forward-to-2013/
We hope you have a safe and happy New Year holiday.
Click on the link below to view 11 Fun New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Food, Games & Decorations.
Our clients always want to know easy and inexpensive ways to help their home show better and sell faster. I recently came across a great article in the New York Times about inexpensive ways to make bathrooms show better, all without renovations! Please click on the link below to read this fantastic article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/17/garden/making-a-bathroom-show-better-witho
Another tip: My favorite place to find inexpensive white towels and other bathroom accessories is Ikea. We are lucky to have one in Draper, Utah. It’s definitely worth the drive!
Submitted by Connie Jeppson, REALTOR
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If you would like to help your kids get their start on their future new home, you might consider opening a Kidsgreen Savings Account with Zions Bank. If you open a Kidsgreen Savings account with a $25 minimum balance in new money, you will receive an additional $5 from Zions Bank. This account is designed for children under 13 years of age, but is available up to age 18. If primary signer is under 18, parent/adult is required to sign on the account and must add a Zions Bank account or other service at the time of account opening.
This offer is only good at the Zions Bank South Ogden Office located at 5635 S. Harrison Blvd. If more convenient, you may telephone the branch at 801-479-7993 and they can open the account via e-mail or regular U.S. Mail. This offer expires January 31, 2012. You must mention Sold By An Angel Real Estate® in order to receive this valuable offer.
Please let me know if I may be of service to you. We appreciate you being our clients!
Angelina
Many people dip into their 401(k) or traditional IRA for a down payment on their first home. However, doing so forces them to pay taxes and penalties for withdrawing the funds before they reach age 59 ½. With a Roth IRA, individuals can withdraw contributions and earnings up to $10K (couples can withdraw up to $20K) tax and penalty free, as long as the account has been open for 5 years.
A major perk of the Roth IRA is that the owner of the account doesn’t have to be the first-time homebuyer; you can give the money to a spouse, child, or grandchild. However, it must be the buyer’s primary residence.
If you want more information about how to open a Roth IRA account, please contact me as I know of an outstanding financial service professional I would be happy to refer you to!
Have a Heavenly Day®
Angel
