Who Wants an Extra $8,000 with Next Years Tax Return? (edit/delete)
Okay...It's late night and as usual, I'm thinking about real estate...What's wrong with me? You don't have to answer this...Thankfully, I know I'm not alone in this ever consuming passion for the business.
So what are my thoughts about the current state of the market? It's time to buy...better than last year, possibly better than any year ever. Why? If you are a buyer that falls within the guidelines of the $8,000 dollar tax give away in 2009, you have so much to gain and so little to lose!
I don't know all the details for certain about this tax give away, but it looks something like this: You are a first time buyer or a buyer that has not purchased in a number of years, maybe 3?, and you meet the income guidelines, $75K/year for an individual and $150K/year for a couple, you buy a house in 2009 and live in it for at least 3 years, and you get $8000 back with your tax return in 2010, FREE!
Sounds pretty good, right? So, let's get going already. Get your ducks in a row and sit down with someone like myself, a REALTOR, ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and find out how you can make the American Dream a reality this year! BONUS! $8,000! Not bad, eh?
Who would have known? And I thought the $7,500 tax incentive, interest free loan over 15 years was great.
Point is it a down market and what goes down, will inevitably go up.
With so many deals out there right now due to pricing declines it is very likely you could become a homeowner and stay within 20% of what you currently pay for rent. By the way...this is the way it used to be before people started buying homes at such inflated prices. Oh yeah, and unlike a traditional purchase, you only need 3.5% down, not 20% down.
It is a common misconception that financing is not available. Fact, many folks are getting loans to purchase homes every day.
So, if you are a renter right now, pick up the phone, email, call your REALTOR, and if you don't have one, call me and I'll help you personally or connect you with a top professional in your neck of the woods.
Don't let this unprecented, incredible opportunity pass you by! Explore your options, you have nothing to lose, but potentially, so much to gain!
May the luck o'the Irish be with ye this St. Patty's Day...And may this message be heard by all those would be homeowners currently renting!
Cheers!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
No. 1 Keller Williams Firm in Canada Converts to RE/MAX
The top Keller Williams franchise in Canada - a two-office Vancouver-area brokerage with more than 180 Associates - converted to RE/MAX on Feb. 26.
Bjorn Soolsma and Deborah Stevens - Co-Broker/Owners of the newly renamed RE/MAX Results Realty - determined that RE/MAX training, technology and brand awareness will help their agents reach new heights.
The Broker/Owners, who have over 25 years of real estate experience between them, see great opportunities ahead for the close-knit group they lead. The addition of their offices takes RE/MAX market share in Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam to 44 percent and 32 percent respectively. Soolsma envisions even higher numbers.
"We want to continue to build something that is agent-focused, dynamic and results-oriented," Soolsma says. "Combining our philosophy, resources and vision with the RE/MAX business model, brand and resources, we're going to be the best."
RE/MAX officials welcome the new Affiliates.
"In this lagging economy, wise business people make wise business decisions," says William Soteroff, Senior Vice President of International Development at RE/MAX International. "RE/MAX is the right choice for professionals who want to enhance their business, take the next step in their careers, and benefit from world-class education and referral opportunities."
Within days of the conversion announcement, almost all of the RE/MAX Results Realty agents had new signs, new business cards and access to RE/MAX Mainstreet tools. Over a two-day period, they'll participate in an orientation process offered by the RE/MAX of Western Canada region. They'll also work individually with Soolsma and Stevens to re-evaluate their business goals and strategies in order to start their RE/MAX careers on solid footing.
"What's most important," says Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President of RE/MAX of Western Canada, "is that the new Sales Associates learn about the valuable resources they now have access to, including LeadStreet, the Design Center and Agent Training on Demand. We encourage them to take in the information, find something they can incorporate into their businesses, and put all the tools to work for them.
"It's exciting and probably a little overwhelming, but we're here to help them work through it and enjoy a smooth transition."
A core group of RE/MAX Results Realty agents jump-started their orientation and training by attending the 2009 RE/MAX International Convention in Las Vegas.
Among them were husband-wife team Bruce Pollon and Rene Marvin, who were once with the network.
"The RE/MAX brand is second to none," Pollon says. "Ask anyone on the street to name a real estate company, and nine out of 10 would say RE/MAX. We're happy to tell our clients about the move."
Will Shipton, who earned his real estate license in 2008, is eager to bring the confidence he gained from the coaching of Soolsma and Stevens back to RE/MAX, where he started his career.
"I'm excited," Shipton says. "People don't really know Keller Williams, but they know RE/MAX. Now I have the best combination possible, and my business will grow exponentially."
Visit the RE/MAX Times Online every week to read new feature articles, top-producer profiles, stories about valuable resources and more.
Copyright © 2009 RE/MAX International Inc. 3/9/09
Bjorn Soolsma and Deborah Stevens - Co-Broker/Owners of the newly renamed RE/MAX Results Realty - determined that RE/MAX training, technology and brand awareness will help their agents reach new heights.
The Broker/Owners, who have over 25 years of real estate experience between them, see great opportunities ahead for the close-knit group they lead. The addition of their offices takes RE/MAX market share in Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam to 44 percent and 32 percent respectively. Soolsma envisions even higher numbers.
"We want to continue to build something that is agent-focused, dynamic and results-oriented," Soolsma says. "Combining our philosophy, resources and vision with the RE/MAX business model, brand and resources, we're going to be the best."
RE/MAX officials welcome the new Affiliates.
"In this lagging economy, wise business people make wise business decisions," says William Soteroff, Senior Vice President of International Development at RE/MAX International. "RE/MAX is the right choice for professionals who want to enhance their business, take the next step in their careers, and benefit from world-class education and referral opportunities."
Within days of the conversion announcement, almost all of the RE/MAX Results Realty agents had new signs, new business cards and access to RE/MAX Mainstreet tools. Over a two-day period, they'll participate in an orientation process offered by the RE/MAX of Western Canada region. They'll also work individually with Soolsma and Stevens to re-evaluate their business goals and strategies in order to start their RE/MAX careers on solid footing.
"What's most important," says Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President of RE/MAX of Western Canada, "is that the new Sales Associates learn about the valuable resources they now have access to, including LeadStreet, the Design Center and Agent Training on Demand. We encourage them to take in the information, find something they can incorporate into their businesses, and put all the tools to work for them.
"It's exciting and probably a little overwhelming, but we're here to help them work through it and enjoy a smooth transition."
A core group of RE/MAX Results Realty agents jump-started their orientation and training by attending the 2009 RE/MAX International Convention in Las Vegas.
Among them were husband-wife team Bruce Pollon and Rene Marvin, who were once with the network.
"The RE/MAX brand is second to none," Pollon says. "Ask anyone on the street to name a real estate company, and nine out of 10 would say RE/MAX. We're happy to tell our clients about the move."
Will Shipton, who earned his real estate license in 2008, is eager to bring the confidence he gained from the coaching of Soolsma and Stevens back to RE/MAX, where he started his career.
"I'm excited," Shipton says. "People don't really know Keller Williams, but they know RE/MAX. Now I have the best combination possible, and my business will grow exponentially."
Visit the RE/MAX Times Online every week to read new feature articles, top-producer profiles, stories about valuable resources and more.
Copyright © 2009 RE/MAX International Inc. 3/9/09
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