Archive for April, 2010

Tax Deductions – Did You Know This?

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  Are you done with your Taxes yet?  Wait!… With April 15th just around the corner, here are some tips to help you….    
 
  Reap the tax deductible rewards of home ownershipIf you’ve purchased, sold or refinanced your home in the past year, tax season is the best time to reap the benefits of being a homeowner! Take advantage of some of these tax breaks today and you could enjoy a bigger return in April! Read the rest of this entry »

Real Estate Commission – Who Pays For It?

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rightListing Commissions
Real estate brokers normally charge a commission for listing and selling your home. The rate varies, both by region and according to service level. In most areas the commission is calculated as a percentage of the sales price and rates of up to 7% are not uncommon.  Your listing contract will specify both the amount of the commission and the timing for when it will be paid.  Like everything else in real estate, commissions are negotiable. Read the rest of this entry »