Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Miracles Every Minute
In the time it takes to read this, RE/MAX Associates will help Children's Miracle Network provide:
3 Heart Surgeries
4 Cancer Treatments
23 Children with Emergency Care
Countless Hugs and Smiles
It only takes a Minute to Make a Miracle
Ask me how you can help
A special Thank you to Ana Ruiz and Mr. and Mrs. Dumoit for helping me make miracles this month!
3 Heart Surgeries
4 Cancer Treatments
23 Children with Emergency Care
Countless Hugs and Smiles
It only takes a Minute to Make a Miracle
Ask me how you can help
A special Thank you to Ana Ruiz and Mr. and Mrs. Dumoit for helping me make miracles this month!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW - SUNDAY 1-4
Beautiful 3000 sq ft home for sale, sits on 3 lots of land. Breathtaking backyard you're sure to fall in love with. Stainless appliances stay with home, total remodeled bathroom, in fabulous condition, really well kept. 3 bed/2 bath/2 car garage with RV hookup/spacious utility room, indoor/sunroom/media room/ energy efficient shatterproof glass storm doors at every entry. Long stunning porch and security motion detectors that let you know when guests have arrived.
easy access to freeways, food and shopping. All of the amenities of city life with the down home country feel.
Highland Parks Prestigious Circle Drive, Great Location!
Lots of Squirrels, birds, flowers and nature. A must see!
SUNDAY 1-4
111 Circle Drive, Cleveland, TX
for more information contact me, I'm a REALTOR!
easy access to freeways, food and shopping. All of the amenities of city life with the down home country feel.
Highland Parks Prestigious Circle Drive, Great Location!
Lots of Squirrels, birds, flowers and nature. A must see!
SUNDAY 1-4
111 Circle Drive, Cleveland, TX
for more information contact me, I'm a REALTOR!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
10 Important Questions to ask a Home Inspector
1. What does your inspection cover?
The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront.
2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many inspections have you completed?
The inspector should be able to provide his or her history in the profession and perhaps even a few names as referrals. Newer inspectors can be very qualified, and many work with a partner or have access to more experienced inspectors to assist them in the inspection.
3. Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection?
Related experience in construction or engineering is helpful, but is no substitute for training and experience in the unique discipline of home inspection. If the inspection is for a commercial property, then this should be asked about as well.
4. Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection?
Some inspector associations and state regulations allow the inspector to perform repair work on problems uncovered in the inspection. Other associations and regulations strictly forbid this as a conflict of interest.
5. How long will the inspection take?
The average on-site inspection time for a single inspector is two to three hours for a typical single-family house; anything significantly less may not be enough time to perform a thorough inspection. Additional inspectors may be brought in for very large properties and buildings.
6. How much will it cost?
Costs vary dramatically, depending on the region, size and age of the house, scope of services and other factors. A typical range might be $300-$500, but consider the value of the home inspection in terms of the investment being made. Cost does not necessarily reflect quality. HUD Does not regulate home inspection fees.
7. What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the report?
Ask to see samples and determine whether or not you can understand the inspector's reporting style and if the time parameters fulfill your needs. Most inspectors provide their full report within 24 hours of the inspection.
8. Will I be able to attend the inspection?
This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector's refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.
9. Do you maintain membership in a professional home inspector association?
There are many state and national associations for home inspectors. Request to see their membership ID, and perform whatever due diligence you deem appropriate.
10. Do you participate in continuing education programs to keep your expertise up to date?
One can never know it all, and the inspector's commitment to continuing education is a good measure of his or her professionalism and service to the consumer. This is especially important in cases where the home is much older or includes unique elements requiring additional or updated training.
source http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/insp/inspfaq.cfm from HUD
The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront.
2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many inspections have you completed?
The inspector should be able to provide his or her history in the profession and perhaps even a few names as referrals. Newer inspectors can be very qualified, and many work with a partner or have access to more experienced inspectors to assist them in the inspection.
3. Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection?
Related experience in construction or engineering is helpful, but is no substitute for training and experience in the unique discipline of home inspection. If the inspection is for a commercial property, then this should be asked about as well.
4. Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection?
Some inspector associations and state regulations allow the inspector to perform repair work on problems uncovered in the inspection. Other associations and regulations strictly forbid this as a conflict of interest.
5. How long will the inspection take?
The average on-site inspection time for a single inspector is two to three hours for a typical single-family house; anything significantly less may not be enough time to perform a thorough inspection. Additional inspectors may be brought in for very large properties and buildings.
6. How much will it cost?
Costs vary dramatically, depending on the region, size and age of the house, scope of services and other factors. A typical range might be $300-$500, but consider the value of the home inspection in terms of the investment being made. Cost does not necessarily reflect quality. HUD Does not regulate home inspection fees.
7. What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the report?
Ask to see samples and determine whether or not you can understand the inspector's reporting style and if the time parameters fulfill your needs. Most inspectors provide their full report within 24 hours of the inspection.
8. Will I be able to attend the inspection?
This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector's refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.
9. Do you maintain membership in a professional home inspector association?
There are many state and national associations for home inspectors. Request to see their membership ID, and perform whatever due diligence you deem appropriate.
10. Do you participate in continuing education programs to keep your expertise up to date?
One can never know it all, and the inspector's commitment to continuing education is a good measure of his or her professionalism and service to the consumer. This is especially important in cases where the home is much older or includes unique elements requiring additional or updated training.
source http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/insp/inspfaq.cfm from HUD
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
My first Miracle Home - 111 Circle Drive
Now imagine opening your eyes to find yourself in your own backyard haven. An array of vivid colors serve as a backdrop to the beautiful scenery. You see white, orange, pink, purple and green, scattered about the expanse of land while Squirrels and Birds feed only feet away from you. You see a small wooden bridge leading across the rippling stream, lined with moss rock, filled with river rocks, a fountain on one end and a waterfall at the other. A red bird flies over for a quick bath as a cool breeze tickles your nose and sunlight dances through the shadows of towering longleaf pines warming your face.
Nestled in the heart of beautiful Uptown Cleveland, in Highland Park, rests a beautiful 3,000 square foot home on three lots of nature filled land where your story begins.
With each Miracle Home sold, a donation is made to the Children't Miracle Network by the RE/MAX agent on behalf of the client. 75% of the funds raised go directly to our local hospitals like Texas Children's Hospital. RE/MAX and their 'Miracle' Programs with Children's Miracle Network has raised over $100 Million dollars to help our sick children in need. Texas Children's Hospital saved my child's life several times and is a big part of my life. This is my way of giving back. A special Thank you from me to all of the RE/MAX agents who participate in this wonderful program and the buyers and sellers who allow us the opportunity.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Who will have to wait to file their tax returrns This Year?! Me...
Anybody else out there filing an itemized deduction? If you are, you are in the same boat I am. The waiting boat. As are educators and those claiming higher education tuition and fees deductions.
If you are using a standard deduction and using the Lifetime Learning Credit or other educational credits aside from the higher education, the IRS website states there will be no delays for those people.
The start of the 2011 filing season will begin in January for the majority of taxpayers. However, last week’s changes in the law mean that the IRS will need to reprogram its processing systems for three provisions that were extended in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 that became law on Dec. 17.
People claiming any of these three items — involving the state and local sales tax deduction, higher education tuition and fees deduction and educator expenses deduction as well as those taxpayers who itemize deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A — will need to wait to file their tax returns until tax processing systems are ready, which the IRS estimates will be in mid- to late February.
And we wait..
In the mean time, REALTORS and soon to be REALTORS - don't forget All accredited colleges and universities are eligible educational institutions. Additionally, vocational schools and other postsecondary institutions are also eligible. Champions School of Real Estate IS Accredited.
For Income Limitations on Education Tax Benefits see full article.
If you are using a standard deduction and using the Lifetime Learning Credit or other educational credits aside from the higher education, the IRS website states there will be no delays for those people.
The start of the 2011 filing season will begin in January for the majority of taxpayers. However, last week’s changes in the law mean that the IRS will need to reprogram its processing systems for three provisions that were extended in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 that became law on Dec. 17.
People claiming any of these three items — involving the state and local sales tax deduction, higher education tuition and fees deduction and educator expenses deduction as well as those taxpayers who itemize deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A — will need to wait to file their tax returns until tax processing systems are ready, which the IRS estimates will be in mid- to late February.
And we wait..
In the mean time, REALTORS and soon to be REALTORS - don't forget All accredited colleges and universities are eligible educational institutions. Additionally, vocational schools and other postsecondary institutions are also eligible. Champions School of Real Estate IS Accredited.
For Income Limitations on Education Tax Benefits see full article.
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