Greensboro Triad Real Estate Blog

So how are you going to spend your Tax Return??

I got a wonderful call from one of my buyers just a few minutes ago.  Young family that have been saving up for the downpayment for a home (moving up in size).  They are getting a pretty good income tax return and now they have their downpayment!!   Yahooo!

So what are your buyers doing with their refunds??  Hey let's face it if they are in the upper end of the "middle class"  or even higher it might be the last one they get for awhile.

I can remember my mother always after me to save.  Well, I grew up and decided to let Uncle Sam save it for me (Hey I was young and dumb I know no interest) let's face it at that age if I didn't have it I couldn't spend it.  So what better way to get a nice chunk of money to put towards something that really is a safe investment. 

 

The Author:

Larry is a Greensboro Residential Broker, CARTUS Certified Relocation Specialist, Previews luxury homes trained, SRES & CHMS who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Piedmont Triad Area that include but, not limited to Greensboro, High Point, and Winston Salem, NC.  If you're relocating to or from any other area of the country, Larry connects you with a member of our national team of relocation specialist in your destination or exit city of choice.  The destination service is of no cost to you!  The Coldwell Banker Triad's service guarantee puts us way ahead of the competition by providing customer service that is equal to none.  Your complete happiness is our top priority!  Larry Story - Coldwell Banker Triad Realtor's - 336-327-1841 also at www.storybookhomes.ws

Copyright© 2009 By Larry Story, All Rights Reserved...

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The Author:

Larry is a Greensboro Residential Broker, Certified Relocation Specialist, luxury homes and farm/land specialist,  and certified in Short Sales and Foreclosure homes, SFR, SRES & CHMS who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Piedmont Triad Area that include but, not limited to Greensboro, High Point, and Winston Salem, North Carolina.  If you’re relocating to or from any other area of the country, Larry connects you with a member of our national team of relocation specialist in your destination or exit city of choice.  The destination service is of no cost to you!  As your Personal Concierge Realtor Larry provides customer service that is equal to none.  Your complete happiness is our top priority!  Larry Story — Total Care Realty, LLC — 336-327-1841 also at  http://totalcarerealty.net

Copyright© 2010 By Larry Story, All Rights Reserved…

 

 

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 IMPORTANT NOTICE

Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Disclosure

FTC effective January 31, 2011

As a seller you may stop doing business with Total Care Realty at any time.  You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender (or servicer).  If you reject the offer, you do not have to pay us.  If you accept the offer, our commission will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale their will be no additional fee to you for our services.  Total Care Realty, LLC is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender.  Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.  If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating. 

 

 "All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental."

 

Buying a Home and your considerations

OK so you are ready to purchase a home.  Whether this is your first or one of many let's look at some basics;

Does the home have what you need?

Is the home in the right location?

Alright all kidding aside,

When buying a home always keep one main thing in mind you are in the drivers seat.  You have what they want not necessarily the other way around.  The person selling that home really wants you or someone to buy it.  Otherwise they would not have put it up for sale.  To many buyers out there think that they are at a disadvantage when actually it is the opposite.   Most certainly in today's market. 

Make a long list of things you want in the home, neighborhood, and everything.  Start with two columns; your needs and your wants.  Your needs of course you have to have such as central heat and air conditioning.  A want would be if you wanted blue carpet.  Once you have a nice long list give this to your buyers agent this will help them to narrow down the search for your next home.  Now the agent should bring you homes that at the very least meet most if not all of your needs.  Then they should have some of your wants.  You need three bedrooms and two bathrooms but, you would want a fenced yard.  Now the fenced yard could be a need or a want.  You can always fence in a yard after you purchase.  It is not as easy to add another bedroom or bathroom. 

Another large factor on your list is resale value.  Now unless you are planning on NEVER moving again then it is not a big worry except for your heirs.  You might see a nice home at the right price and move in ready but, it is near the new expansion for the local airport and in a years time you will have a front row seat to the planes taking off and landing at all times of the day and night.  Make sure you agent finds out any material facts about the area including future road expansion or zoning changes.  If they put that new expressway through your neighborhood you will unfortunately see your homes value plummet.   So make sure nothing is going to adversely affect your new homes value.

Let your agent do their job.  Do not let them push you into anything you do not feel 100% comfortable with or hesitant about.  Their job is to advise, consult, and support your decisions.  If they are not then change agents.  You are hiring someone to help you make one of the more important decisions in your life. 

 

Click Here to Search for Homes and everything from coffee shops to schools on your computer.

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  Scan or Click on the QR Code and Get Your Free Smartphone App to Search and See all the Homes for Sale in the Greater Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point Area. 

 

CHECK OUT OUR COOL NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SEE ALL OUR HOMES

Total Care Realty's Youtube Channel

 

The Author:

Larry is a Greensboro Residential Broker, Certified Relocation Specialist, luxury homes and farm/land specialist,  and certified in Short Sales and Foreclosure homes, SFR, SRES & CHMS who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Piedmont Triad Area that include but, not limited to Greensboro, High Point, and Winston Salem, North Carolina.  If you’re relocating to or from any other area of the country, Larry connects you with a member of our national team of relocation specialist in your destination or exit city of choice.  The destination service is of no cost to you!  As your Personal Concierge Realtor Larry provides customer service that is equal to none.  Your complete happiness is our top priority!  Larry Story — Total Care Realty, LLC — 336-327-1841 also at  http://totalcarerealty.net

Copyright© 2010 By Larry Story, All Rights Reserved…

 

 

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 IMPORTANT NOTICE

Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Disclosure

FTC effective January 31, 2011

As a seller you may stop doing business with Total Care Realty at any time.  You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender (or servicer).  If you reject the offer, you do not have to pay us.  If you accept the offer, our commission will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale their will be no additional fee to you for our services.  Total Care Realty, LLC is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender.  Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.  If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating. 

 

 "All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental."