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4 Tips for Great Curb Appeal
Whenever you are getting ready to sell your house, first impressions matter the most! You don't want to turn buyers away with bad curb appeal, when they didn't even get a chance to see the inside of the house. Buyers are intrigued by curb appeal because it allows them to visualize themselves in a home. One of the first things buyers do when they see a house they like is drive by it and check out the nature of it and the neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Here are 4 tips from the National Association of Realtors on getting top-notch curb appeal, that can potentially earn you top dollar for your home:
- Clean the Exterior Walls and Windows. The cleanliness of the outside of your house matters just as much as the interior. Clean your outside walls with soapy water and wash your windows inside and out.
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The True Value of Homeownership
Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it's important to consider the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just where you live. Here are three ways owning your home can give you a sense of accomplishment, happiness, and pride.
You May Feel Happier and More Fulfilled
Owning a home is associated with better mental health and well-being. Gary Acosta, CEO and Co-Founder at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), explains: "Studies have shown the emotional and psychological benefits that homeownership has on a per...
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June Featured Properties
The June featured properties are a wide variety of homes to fit any home buyer's needs. Be sure to share your favorite properties with your real estate agent. Happy house hunting!
Quad Cities
123 McClean Boulevard, Davenport, IA - $500,000
Magnificent McClellan Heights home nestled among the tree tops with natural light throughout and seasonal river views. Listed by Peg Hopkins
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Iowa Enacts Additional Property Tax Relief Measures
Recent legislation established a homestead exemption for eligible homeowners 65 and older. In addition to the existing homestead tax credit, those 65 and older by January 1 of the property tax assessment year are now also eligible for the exemption. The exemption reduces the taxable value of the property as opposed to the credit which is a direct reduction of taxes paid. The amount of the exemption is $3,250 for 2023 and increases to $6,500 for 2024 and subsequent years. To apply for both the homestead exemption and tax credit, use the amended Homestead Tax Credit and Exemption Application (54-028) on the Iowa Department of Revenue website. An application for the new exemption is due by July 1 of the tax year to the applicant's local city or county assessor, even if the homeowner has previously been approved for the credit. Once the application is approved, no further filing is required in subsequent years as lon...
