Jennifer's Blog

YES, It is!  Green upgrades on homes offer great benefits. They contribute to a healthier environment, both now and in the future, and they can save homeowners money when it comes to energy costs! How much impact does a green home have on the environment, you might ask? The government reports tha...

If you're a buyer, buy because you love it. Buy because the lifestyle you're looking to live can more easily be accomplished with the purchase than without.   Buy because of the $8000 tax credit stimulus that is being given to qualified buyers right now!  If you're selling, sell because you want ...

Your home can give you several tax deductions!  For instance,  you can deduct each year the interest accrued on your home loan.  You can also deduct points on closing costs for the year you bought a home!  In addition, since anything Green is "in" these days, a Green addition such as energy-effic...

Do your homework and be thorough when you find a house that you like!  In other words, Go to your local home store and get prices on the items that need replacing in the house - such as a new garage door, appliances, or flooring.  Will you have the money for these items after closing?  Tip: Start...

You can tell a lot about a neighborhood by driving through it, but if you rely on these indications alone, you could face a rude awakening when you move in.  If you get a chance to do so, talk to the neighbors!  Neighbors can usually fill you in on important information about the community, the p...

When you have found the home you want to buy - shop around for financing, and always check with more than one financial institution.  Your own bank is usually a good place to start.  One of the great things about Baird & Warner is that they have their own financial services department to help you...

Your kitchen is the most important room to work on when selling a house.  Why?  Since it is the place everyone spends so much time in, it is a good place to start removing clutter. First, get everything off of the counters. Everything. Even the toaster. Put the toaster in a cabinet and take it ou...

If you want to sell your home, the best way to do that is by using a real estate professional.  Here's why: A good agent knows the market and will help you to price the home competatively The property will be marketed professionally on the internet and in printed ads An agent will help with getti...

Depending on your circimstance, now may be a good time to buy!  Why?  Because ... Home prices are lower than they're been in long time! Interest rates are lower than they've been in years! This is a Buyer's Market! Since it's a Buyers Market, usually you can take a little more time to make a deci...