Move Up & First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit Explained

Over the past few weeks I’ve received several questions about the Move-Up tax credit so thought I’d send this follow-up to friends & clients.  It’s breaks down the two tax credits (Move Up & First Time Home Buyers) in easy-to-read bullet points. 
As of November 13, the following is a summary from the Counsel for the IRS [...]

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Our Phoenix Housing Market is Improving!

I know, it’s hard to believe but it’s true.  The Phoenix housing market is (and has been) on a steady course of improvement.  There are many experts who feel the Maricopa County residential resale market is at, or very close to, the bottom.  The first sign of reaching the bottom is an increase is total sales.  In [...]

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Custom size A/C filters

We’re in the process of having to order replacement filters for our A/C unit and it’s always a challenge because of the custom size.  Although Lowe’s and Home Depot literally have hundredes of options, none of them fit our system.  We’ve also used those filters that you custom cut and then clean and re-use but with [...]

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How a short sale affects your credit.

Many of my clients have questions about the potential impact of a short sale on credit reports.  Many also wonder which one is less damaging, a short sale or foreclosure. 
From a credit rating standpoint, they both have about the same negative impact.  In fact, any designation other than “Paid as Agreed” or “Current”, is going to [...]

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How to keep frame-less shower glass spotless

Frame-less shower glass looks beautiful but it’s tough to keep it free of streaks and water stains, even if you have a water softener.  Here’s what we do after each shower to keep it looking crystal clear.
Buy a small squeegee from Target, Lowe’s or Walmart along with a small suction cup that you can attach [...]

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