Time is indeed running short on the federal government's $8,000 tax credit. To have any chance at finding a home and having an offer accepted by the first week in October, buyers will have to get off the fence and jump into the home buying process right away to meet the December 1, 2009 deadline. The immediate actions include making a desired list of home amenities, driving through areas and neighborhoods, meeting with a mortgage professional and getting a pre-approval letter in hand. Then begin your home search either online or with a Realtor ®.
Though the official expiration date of the credit is December 1, in reality procrastination by buyers will not be rewarded and a decision one way or the other must be made soon. The reason: in order to qualify for the credit, the home purchase must be completed by December 1st. Just having a loan approval, a signed contract or an accepted offer won't be enough to qualify for the Housing and Economic Recovery Act.
If you're hoping to buy a home that is bank owned or in a short sale situation your timeline is even in more drastic. We are experiencing 70 to 100 days to close such properties.
Prepare for Delays! Like all government programs, it will be a crazy month come November. You will lose a week, at least, for Thanksgiving. Buying a home is a complicated process, and it is not unusual for purchases involving first-time buyers to take a little longer than those with investors or involving buyers who have experienced this journey before.
Remember the competition later this fall will get more intense for any house worth having so you better get a move on!
Authored by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals,
Lacey, Dupont & Olympia, WA.
(http://phenderson.net) or http://www.lacey-washington.com
©2009 Paul S. Henderson, You better get a move on, All Rights Reserved
Watch the small print on your rental agreement. Protect your (the owner) interests or your client's interest!
If you are unable to sell your house and decide to rent, make sure, when you sign those property management papers with the rental agent, you read the whole contract.
You might miss some important clauses that can cost you big bucks.
Watch for;
These are but a few of the small print concerns my clients have found on property management agreements. Some are leget, some are of true concern, but all need to be addressed and understood.
Don't become a loser before your house is rented. Read and if you don't understand something ask questions or consult a professional.
Authored by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals, Dupont & Lacey, WA.
(Specializing in Internet marketing strategies for positive results!)
(http://phenderson.net) or http://www.lacey-washington.com
©2009 Paul S. Henderson,Rentalnomics, All Rights Reserved
I believe we have one of the best adult communities in Washington State. It's called Jubilee which means celebration to me at least. Some people think it's a prison sentence rather than a celebration, but I tend to look at the positive side of life and to live it to the fullest.
55 is only a number and a speed limit!
We don't call them retirement communities anymore. Why should we? Who has time or can afford to retire anymore?My last client, who was interested in downsizing, said it was nice dealing with a Realtor ®, who could actually live in the adult community they were showing. She also told me that she had worked with another agent who she felt was trying to commit her rather than help her make the decision on whether or not she should buy in a adult community.
I feel I can bring a different prospective, not just because I'm mature but because I know how hard it is to stick 3000 square feet of furniture and keepsakes into 1500 square feet. Something has to give someplace. That is the biggest question for most of my mature clients, is it worth the hassle. Only the client knows and I'm the one that has to ask the questions;
Retirement and downsizing can be done with intelligence and grace. We just have to point you in the right direction and give you the facts. If your ready to look at a new active lifestyle, Please contact me and let's celebrate the rest of your life at Jubilee!
Here is the link www.jubileeliving.com
Authored by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons,
Your independent Jubilee Specialist, I work for you!
(http://phenderson.net) or http://www.lacey-washington.com
Specializing in Internet marketing strategies for positive results!
©2009 Paul S. Henderson, Jubilee is for Active Retirement Living, All Rights Reserved
As a Realtor ®, I see people moving all the time. One of my pet peeves is packing peanuts. They were developed by Dow Chemical in the mid 1960s from polystyrene resin. Although several companies will re-use this product if you take it to a packing store, these foam peanuts can be found on our streets, yards and in landfills. The problem is foam breaks down very slow.
In the mid 1990s starch-based peanuts were developed and are soluble in water. The promise was these new peanuts would just disappear when it rained and the disposal of this product would be automatic. The down side is that they may attract bugs but for moving or short term packing they are great.
My daughter is getting married next month and wedding gifts are starting to arrive. My job around the house is recycling and I started seeing bags of packing peanuts. OUCH!!!
Hooray for Macys! The gifts from this fine store are packed in Earth-loving packing materials.
It's 100% biodegradable-made from pure corn and potato starch, the product breaks down in water within 9 minutes. It is animal safe!
It provides excellent protection for your purchase, As good or better than from polystyrene resin.
Just add water...
After just 3 minutes...
...
It only took 13 years to see this product in use and become viable...
Thank-you Maceys!
Authored by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals,
Dupont, Lacey & Olympia WA.
(http://phenderson.net) or http://www.lacey-washington.com
©2009 Paul S. Henderson, At Last True Green, All Rights Reserved
Dupont NW Landing Home Sales from May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009.
I go on listing appointments all the time and am confronted by misinformation about sales of houses in the Dupont area. People quote neighbors here-say as being the gospel truth. I decided on tracking these prices for people so they can see the truth. Since January 2009 I have compiled sales data for Dupont and NW Landing, available here on Localism and I intend on doing this monthly from now on.
I have put the addresses in this post to put a face on what's selling and where.
This information is from the NW Multiple Listing Service and from the Pierce County Assessor. All information is deemed reliable but is by no way guaranteed.
(BR=Bedroom SF=Square Feet DOM=Days on Market OLP=Original Listing Price SP=Sales Price)
Home Sales (PRE-EXISTING)
3 BR 2.5 BATH 1504 SF 1360 Griggs St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 10 (OLP)$219,950(SP)$219,950
3 BR 2.5 BATH 1588 SF 1319 Meyer St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 22 (OLP)$254,000(SP)$256,800
3 BR 2.5 BATH 1655 SF 2231 Palisade St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 39 (OLP)$299,950(SP)$260,000
3 BR 2.5 BATH 2425 SF 1184 Hudson St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 8 (OLP)$285,000(SP)$275,000
3 BR 2.0 BATH 1403 SF 2810 Haskel St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 31 (OLP)$274,950(SP)$275,000
3 BR 2.5 BATH 1960 SF 3065 OBrien St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 41 (OLP)$279,000(SP)$285,500
3 BR 2.5 BATH 2108 SF 2108 Palisade St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 29 (OLP)$307,000(SP)$305,000
4 BR 2.5 BATH 2513 SF 3068 Shannon St, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 407 (OLP)$359,000(SP)$306,000
3 BR 2.5 BATH 2178 SF 1513 Bittner Ct, Dupont, WA 98327 (DOM) 72 (OLP)$399,950(SP)$349,000
Home Sales (NEW QUADRANT)
3 BR 1.5 BATH 1301 SF 1407 Burnside Pl Dupont, WA 98327 PRESALE (OLP)$243,355 (SP)$ 243,355
4 BR 2.5 BATH 2065 SF 1210 Burnside Pl Dupont, WA 98327 PRESALE (OLP)$297,435 (SP)$297,435
4 BR 2.5 BATH 0000 SF 1446 Burnside Pl Dupont, WA 98327 PRESALE (OLP)$348,013 (SP)$ 348,013
(BR=Bedroom SF=Square Feet DOM=Days on Market OLP=Original Listing Price SP=Sales Price)
Authored by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals Tacoma, WA., providing enhanced levels of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Dupont and NW Landing. Visit my website at www.phenderson.net to search for homes or compare your home with what's on the market. All information is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted in any way.
©2009 Paul S. Henderson, Dupont NW Landing Home Sales from
May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009.
All Rights Reserved
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