Understanding Capital Gains: Capital Gains are calculated as the difference between what you paid for something (Stock or Real Estate for example) and what you sold it for.
How to Calculate Gain
(+) PURCHASE PRICE- Price paid for property
(+) COST OF PURCHASE- Transfer fees, attorney fees, inspections
(+) COST OF SALE- Repairs, commissions, attorney fees, inspections
(+) COST OF [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Understanding Capital Gains
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Capital Gains, Price Reductions on Real Estate on July 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Know Your Loans
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Household hints, Mortgage Loans, Open House on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
REAL ESTATE 101
Some loan rates can look great in an advertisement but don’t offer the whole story as to what you might ACTUALLY pay for the loan.
Points, PMI (private mortgage insurance), penalties, down payments and closing costs are also factors you need to consider.
When buying or selling a home, or refinancing a loan, understanding the [...]
Splash On Some Color
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Open House Tips, Painting your home for resale on July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PAINTING TIPS- Sometimes lighting and shadows can make choosing a paint color a little tricky. Try these tips for getting it just right!
Look to your favorite home-decorating magazines and tear out color schemes and ideas that appeal to you and take with you when shopping for paint.
Know that color is usually more intense on walls [...]
Cooling Your Home When the Heat is On
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 4th of July Tips, Cooling YOur Home, New Listing Des Moines on July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Global warming, fuel prices and the ever-rising cost of electricity can mean money saved or quickly lost, depending on the efficiency of your home’s cooling system. Taking a few simple steps now will increase your chances of staying cool…and keeping your cool when the utility bill arrives this summer!
Have your system checked by a professional. [...]
