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February 2007 - Posts

• Home Selling or Buying - Top Tips for '07

  Home Selling or Buying - Top Tips for '07 Year 2007 will be one of transition, bringing most U.S. markets one step closer to healthier home sales. In the meantime, take note of these home-buying and home-selling strategies in a down market, from Real Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 20, 2007 4:36 PM by Anita Harmon | 1 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Industry, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Homeowners who Install approved energy efficient materials this year can get a tax credit

  If you are thinking about updating your current home or are thinking about buying this year, keep in mind that you can get a tax credit (better than a deduction!) when you use the approved materials to improve energy efficiency in your home. Examples Read More... Posted Saturday, February 17, 2007 10:31 AM by Anita Harmon | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Announcements, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information, Community Information

• Private Mortgage Insurance may be tax deductible in 2007

  Congress passed a law allowing homeowners who close a loan in 2007 and purchase private mortgage insurance to deduct the cost of the PMI premiums. These homeowners would have a $100K income limit and would need to meet the specific IRS requirements. PMI Read More... Posted Thursday, February 08, 2007 10:05 AM by Anita Harmon | 3 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Announcements, Industry, Finances, Buyer Information

• New restaurant search site for Quincy eateries

  A new website listing hundreds of eateries in Quincy allows hungry patrons to search online for the perfect solution to the "where should be go for dinner" question. The website is a collaborative effort to make dining in Quincy an even more Read More... Posted Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:56 AM by Anita Harmon | 0 Comments Filed under: Announcements, Product Reviews, Community Information