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Interesting article by Michael E. Leonetti in www.aaii.com, Thanks to this author for sharing this with us. “Some people spend more time planning a two-week vacation than they do their retirement.” ~ Anonymous Retirement is a passage from one lifestyle to another. One way to think of the term “retire” is by placing a hyphen between the…
We loved this retrospective From an article in www.boutique-homes.com, a tribute to the Beach House…. definitely… Inspired Living… The New York Times reports that Andrew Geller, the architect of many of the seaside structures we spotlighted in our original article, passed away at the age of 87 on Christmas day. Geller’s work is distinguished by a…
With a super first quarter of 2013 behind us the Puerto Vallarta real estate market looks like it will be following in the footsteps of our neighbors to the north. Mexico’s strong economy and the demand for lower living costs along with the lifestyle foreigners can find in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is poised for a…
If you’re a stock or mutual-fund investor, then you probably know that investments held for more than a year and sold for a profit are subject to lower tax rates as long-term capital gains. Generally speaking, if you’re in the 25% tax bracket or higher, you will owe 15% of your profits to the Internal Revenue Service. If you’re in the upper-income category, you may owe the maximum 20% rate for 2013 and beyond.
Don’t let disappointment immobilize you…. We think the following tips apply to any type of market. Article Thanks to DIAN HYMER, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013. Care of Inman News® It’s always hard to predict how long it will take to find a home to buy. Given the current low-inventory environment, it may take you longer…
What home buyers are looking for in a new home is reflective of the current real estate market and the overall state of the economy. Home sellers should be aware of these current market trends so that they can highlight those features already existing in their home or, when possible and cost-effective, to do some…
Finding inspiration is not always as simple as it sounds, whether you’ve been designing for years or only weeks. Below is an article by Meg White listing the best resources to find inspiration and direction on your next decoration project. Designers look far beyond fashion mags for ideas on how to anticipate the newest…
Potential buyers are very critical of everything in your house. Before you put your house up for sale you need to do a walk through and look at the paint on the walls as critically as a buyer would. Walk around the exterior as well. If there is chipped or faded paint, buyers may not…
The first annual Vallarta Real Estate Fair took place at the Rivera Molino Plaza on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013. The successful event hosted by Timothy Real Estate Group, included over 12 local businesses and professionals offering free advice ranging from mortgages, health care providers, home owners insurance, real estate, immigration and it’s laws, interior design…
Basement flooding. Mould behind the walls. Cracks in the foundation. These are just some of the stories that are regularly received from buyers who discovered defects in their home shortly after closing, which were not disclosed by the seller. Sellers must disclose anything that could affect the property’s value or desirability, from big problems such…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.