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Silver Sage Realty, Inc. Merges with Canyon Trail Realty

Connie Herbert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:47:19 +0000

It is said that, “Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” As of January 23, 2012 I have surrendered my identity as Silver Sage Realty, Inc. by merging with Canyon Trail Realty. I am now an agent rather than a broker. This change will allow me more time to focus on the business of selling properties and working with buyers, as well as provide a larger group of agents working together to help with your real estate needs. We will have two offices, with the main office in Jerome with 24 agents and a satellite office in Hagerman with 5 agents. Currently we are located in the same Silver Sage Realty location, but will be moving the middle of February to an attractive log building on the South end of Hagerman located at 461 South State Street. I look forward to working with you.

Guidance on New $6,500 Tax Credit for Repeat Home Buyers

Connie Herbert — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:21:01 +0000

If you have questions about the the $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers, the IRS has published guidance to help consumers better understand the requirements. This Washington Post article gives an explanation of the credit and provides a link to the IRS for more information. A little research led me to this IRS link [...]

January 1, 2010 HUD-1 and GFE Changes

Connie Herbert — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:29:36 +0000

Effective January 1, 2010 a new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 (closing statement) are required. These updated forms are designed to better inform borrowers and to restrict fee increases that borrowers have experienced in the past. It should help to eliminate surprises at the closing table in relation to fees the borrower pays or [...]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Not Just for First Time Buyers

Connie Herbert — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:27 +0000

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit: Find the basics for homebuyers, and home owners from the National Association of REALTORS®. They provide some valuable information. NAR further info

Homebuyer tax credit extended and expanded!!!

Connie Herbert — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:30 +0000

“The legislation also would extend the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit to contracts signed by April 30 and closed by June 30. The controversial credit, which many say has boosted home sales in recent months, was set to expire after Nov. 30.

The bill also creates a $6,500 credit for those who buy a home after living in their current house at least five years. That measure would apply to contracts signed by April 30 and closed by June 30. The current credit defines a first-time homebuyer as someone who has not owned a residence within the past three years.” Read entire article.

Selecting a Home Inspector

Connie Herbert — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:19:32 +0000

When your real estate agent recommends that you get a home inspection and I hope they are recommending one, how to you select a good one? There are several to choose from, but I advise that you interview at least two before choosing who to hire to do your home inspection. Hopefully your agent has suggested at least two home inspectors that they have had good experience with, but the ultimate selection is your choice not your real estate agent’s. I recently found this good blog on oline that proposes some excellent questions for you to ask of the home inspectors that you are considering.

Is The Tax Credit Going To Extend?

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:21:36 +0000

“Democratic Congressional leaders are working with the White House to extend an expiring $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, and aides said Wednesday that they were considering making it available to current homeowners who purchase a new residence.” To extend this tax credit for home owner in general would …

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Connie Herbert — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:35:50 +0000

The time to qualify for the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is running short. You must purchase a home before December 1, 2009 to qualify. That means that you have to close by November 30, 2009, not just have a contract to purchase. If you are going to finance your purchase, it will take 30-60 days to close on your purchase depending on the type of loan that you get. There are only 81 days left. It is time to start talking to both your lender about qualifying for a loan and to your REALTOR® about finding your first home. Learn more about the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

The difference between a Client and a Customer

Connie Herbert — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:50:32 +0000

Idaho real estate law requires that at the first substantial discussion with a potential buyer or seller, that you be given what we call the “Blue Brochure”. The Blue Brochure explains the agent’s responsibilities to you and how they differ if you are a Client or a Customer. My job is to educate you about the difference and give you an opportunity to decide what our relationship will be. Watch for further posts explaining the difference between a Client or a Customer or click here to read the Blue Brochure for yourself.

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Connie Herbert — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:55:20 +0000

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