Grayson Hodge's (graysonhodge) Blog

  This year, the federal government extended and expanded home energy efficiency tax credits through 2010 as part of the broader economic recovery package.  If your home is older, shouldn't you be considering these tax credits as an incentive to act now and also enjoy the savings and benefits of ...

Short sales are simply the sale of a home for a price that is lower than the total monies owed by the seller to close or settle the sale.  These obligations or debts include the mortgages and any accrued late penalties and interest, the taxes, any liens, etc.  In order to consummate a closed sale...

In the real estate market there is a learning curve virtually every day.  At RE/MAX Preferred Associates, we do everything we can to keep our agents and our clients updated so they can give the best advice or help our valued clients make the right decisions when leasing, buying, selling, or inves...

With the deadline for filing federal tax returns fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made information available for qualified home buyers about how and when to claim the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.   The basic eligibility requirements for the credit are: the home...

  In the most recent TARR Report, as published by Stacey P. Anfindsen/S.M.A Publications, Inc., a study of foreclosure sales and listings was done for Wake County over the past 13 months.  Based on the nightly news reports of doom and gloom and hopelessness, most would find the report surprising ...

New home sales are on the rise! Is this a sign that the housing market is rebounding? Yes! After reading some recent announcements, it's looking that way.   According to a recent announcement released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, new single family home sales rose 4.7 percent in February.  ...

Finally, there's some more encouraging news. Did you see the story about the Raleigh area having the number 1 growth in the U.S. in The News & Observer last week?   The article described the Raleigh area as "the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country." It also stated that according to a...

Do you want to spice up your Triangle area home? Here are some tips to upgrade your home so you'll love living in it and when it comes time to sell, buyers will desire it. Think luxurious, energy-efficient, and sustainable.   The kitchen and bath are always popular areas for upgrades. What's in? ...

  Have you ever met an EcoBroker®? It's a title that may soon become commonplace as more companies such as RE/MAX International, Inc. address the demand for environmentally-friendly properties.   According to a recent press release, RE/MAX International, Inc. launched a new green initiative to ed...

  Happy St. Patrick's Day! Continuing with our green theme, let's look at environmentally-friendly spring cleaning. Spring is just a few days away - March 21. You'll want to get your cleaning done as soon as possible so you can enjoy the weather in the Triangle.   Start by going through personal ...