Matthew Hans Delaware Real Estate

This event has been rescheduled, and we have a price drop!

First time home buyers welcome! Located in the popular neighborhood of Brookside Park in Newark, this 3 bedroom home has lots of updates and includes all appliances.

Come take a look. This home should be considered one of the nicest homes in this popular community. True pride of ownership shows throughout, loving care was taken by the original owners. There have been a number of quality improvements and updates in past years. These improvements include a beautiful kitchen with 42" cherry cabinets and new counter tops, all high end stainless steel appliances including glass top range with over head microwave along with a terrific refrigerator/freezer.

Other updates include an updated bath with tile surround and new vanity and sink. The roof and central air conditioner have been updated as well along with vinyl siding. Please take note this home has all generous sized rooms with good closet space, plus rear shed and storage area in carport as well. Take a look today - you won't be disappointed!

We will even have a lender on site to answer any of your mortgage questions!

Make this your opportunity to own a beautiful home and take advantage of the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit!

I will see you between 11am and 2pm on Saturday April 3rd, 2010!

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Located on the Atlantic Coast region of the United States, Delaware is one of the ideal states to call home. With beautiful sceneries, rich historical significance and plenty of fine neighborhoods, it is easy to see why so many potential home buyers are flocking to this state.

Delaware is taking an active approach by updating older homes and buildings to suit the needs of achieving a healthy home and environment. In the world of real estate and home buying, there are many things that should be taken into consideration.

One of the many things that can go unnoticed is taking precautions against obsolete and toxic building materials which may still be present in homes. Homes built before 1980 should be aware that older homes may still harbor asbestos materials. By taking simple steps, exposure to asbestos can be easily prevented. Having the assistance of an experienced Delaware real estate agent can make all the difference throughout this process.

Many healthy, green alternatives are available that have replaced the need for asbestos entirely. As a home owner, it is important to make sure your home is as sustainable and green as possible. Not only can it result in a reduction of annual energy costs and healthier living, it can increase the value of your property.

Asbestos & Healthy Tips

Used throughout the 20th century to insulate pipes, boilers and in roofing, asbestos gained recognition due to its resistance to heat and electrical conductivity. In most situations, asbestos appears in roof shingles, dry wall, attic insulation, popcorn ceilings, joint compounds and electrical wires. The only way to verify asbestos content before a remodeling project is to have it sampled by specialists in a laboratory setting.

If asbestos is located, it must be left un-touched until a professional can provide a course of action. In many situations, the best action is no action. Asbestos that is disturbed or damaged due to age is known as “friable” asbestos. This is a concern because its toxic fibers can easily circulate and become inhaled. If asbestos removal is recommended, it should be performed by a licensed abatement contractor who is trained in handling asbestos materials. They must wear protective equipment such as masks and gloves to avoid any exposure.

Asbestos fibers are thin and strong, and when inhaled frequently, an individual can develop malignant mesothelioma, a rare but severe lung ailment caused by asbestos exposure. This asbestos-related illness is difficult to treat and diagnose because symptoms may not show up from 20 to 50 years after exposure. This makes a diagnosis of mesothelioma a difficult task for physicians.

Go Green?

The implementation of Eco-construction and green energy home solutions will play an important role in the transformation to a healthier and sustainable world. Green building is the consequence of a design that will increase energy efficiency, water and have a direct impact on your health and the environment.

In a recent article published by Reuters, the green building movement has been steadily increasing. However, home owners feeling the financial crunch have been un-decided about going green because of fiscal reasons:

“The green movement is growing in the real estate world, but not without some growing pains caused by the credit crunch and the recession. The nation has a good opportunity to excel in this, said Vincent Cozzolino, of The Solar Energy Consortium.

Green options such as cotton fiber, cellulose and lcynene should be given consideration as replacements to asbestos. Not only will Eco-friendly materials provide a healthy atmosphere, it can significantly reduce energy costs. Cotton fiber is quickly becoming a favorite for home builders and renovators. Made from recycled batted material, it is also treated to be fireproof. Research has demonstrated that the use of Eco-friendly insulation alternatives can reduce annual energy costs by 25 percent.

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This article was composed by Joe Lederman Mesothelioma Center National Awareness Coordinator joe@asbestos.com

Are you looking for a Green Home for Sale in Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Maryland? I have the best homes for you and your family! Email me at mjhans1249@msn.comand we can get started. Homes priced from the $150's and up! I have new construction available. If you are looking for a green renovation, I can help too!

I am a licensed Realtor and part of a Green Real Estate Company! We are working on converting my office to paperless and we even have some Solar lights. (We are working with a local solar company to get solar panels installed!)

Sustainable living is just a click away. I can help you.

Open House to be held on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 from 11 am till 2pm! We will have a lender on site to get you approved for a home loan. First time home buyers welcome!

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First time buyer alert!!! Roomier than it appears. Home has been freshly painted and has new carpets throughout. Clean as a whistle. All new systems within the last 2-3 years. Large fenced yard. Oversized garage. Originally a 3 bedroom that can be converted back easily. Kitchen is gorgeous and spacious. This home is in true move-in condition. Settlement can be immediate allowing plenty of time for your buyer to qualify for the $8000 credit set to expire at the end of November. Put this home on your tour, you won't be disappointed.

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Nov 5, 11:10 AM EST

Congress set to expand homebuyer tax credit

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers - $6,500 cheaper.

First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year. But with the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the Senate voted Wednesday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The House is scheduled to vote on the bill Thursday.

Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers - or anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years - would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30.

"This is probably the last extension," said Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., a former real estate executive who championed the credits.

The homebuyers tax credit is one of two tax breaks totaling more than $21 billion that the Senate included in a bill extending unemployment benefits for those without a job for more than a year. The other would let companies now losing money recoup taxes they paid on profits earned in the previous five years.

"We are still in a world of economic hurt, and Congress must continue to act boldly and creatively," said Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. "With the right mix of tax breaks and investments we will get through this recession and get folks working again."

The real estate industry has been pushing to extend and expand the housing tax credit. About 1.4 million first-time homebuyers have qualified for the credit through August. The National Association of Realtors estimates that 350,000 of them would not have purchased their homes without the credit.

Extending and expanding the tax credit for homebuyers is projected to cost the government about $10.8 billion in lost taxes. While the measure passed the Senate by a 98-0 vote, Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., questioned its efficiency in stimulating home sales.

"For the vast majority of cases, the homebuyer tax credit amounted to a free gift since it did not affect their decision to purchase a home," Bond said. "And for the small minority of buyers whose decision was directly caused by the credit, this raises the question of whether we are subsidizing buyers who may not have been able to afford buying a home in the first place."

The credit is available for the purchase of principal homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 and for joint filers with incomes above $225,000.

The credit would be extended an additional year, until June 30, 2011, for members of the military serving outside the United States for at least 90 days.

Expanding the tax credit for money-losing companies is projected to cost $10.4 billion.

The business tax break would allow money-losing companies to use current losses to offset taxable profits earned in the previous five years, giving them refunds of taxes paid in those years. Under current law, businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $15 million can claim losses back only two years.

The tax break would help industries suffering losses in 2008 or 2009, including retailers, homebuilders and newspapers. Congress included a scaled-back version of the tax break - for companies with revenues of $15 million or less - in the economic recovery package enacted in February. The new tax break would be available to companies of any size, providing a quick source of cash.

The U.S Chamber of Commerce has been a big backer of the tax break for money-losing companies.

"It frees up capital that they can use to maintain jobs and potentially even hire new people as the economy returns," said Caroline Harris, senior tax counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The tax breaks would be paid for largely by delaying a tax break for multinational companies that pay foreign taxes. It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018.

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The bill is H.R. 3548.

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