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Archive : Homebuying News

March 7, 2010

House Rules

It may not have been an episode of “24,” but Ashley and Michael Pascuzzo found it nerve-wracking enough trying to cl... Continue

Energy perks: Tax credits for your home

Taxes — the word evokes feelings of unease in many of us. The definitions found at Dictionary.com include “a burdens... Continue

Design Wise: Always look up: Ceilings not a place to skimp on design

It’s easy for homeowners to get excited about new furnishings, electronics or flooring. The problem that many homeowners m... Continue

Triad real estate newsmakers

Re/Max Realty Consultants in Greensboro recently welcomed nine Realtors. • Monica Baxter may be reached at 601-0335.&bull...... Continue

Your Triad real estate news in brief

GRRA hosts HVAC brown bag this week The Greensboro Regional Realtors Association is holding a brown bag session at 11:30 a.m. Fr... Continue

February 28, 2010

Projects put Madison on the map

It lies at the confluence of two rivers, its name starts with the letter “M” and ends with the letter “N,&rdqu... Continue

It’s not hard to incorporate eco-friendly furnishings

We have all heard the phrases “eco-friendly” or “going green,” but not everyone connects them with the s... Continue

Inspection question arises

Q: After the house we’re selling passed the buyers’ inspection period, we thought we were all set. Then the buyers&r... Continue

Short sales are an appealing alternative for some

LOS ANGELES — Nineteen months ago, the recession took Bob Walker’s job. Then, creditors lined up to take the three-b... Continue

Community of the Week: Village Woods

■ LOCATION: Oak Ridge ■ BUILDER: PJ Village Woods LLC, Jerry Cooke ■ PRICE RANGE: $690,000 and higher ■ SQUARE FOOTAGE...... Continue

Floorcloths revisited: Old idea gets new look

Q: We have a row of French doors leading out to the patio from our living/dining room. There’s a lot of traffic going in a... Continue

Your Triad real estate news in brief

Allen Tate’s Oak Ridge office gives back Allen Tate Realtors’ Oak Ridge office recently presented a check for $200 t... Continue

Faces in the news

Re/Max Realty Consultants in Greensboro recently announced that Realtors Rick Godbee and Pam Smith were the agency’s sales... Continue

February 21, 2010

Taking back the mortgage not the only option

Q: Please comment on the pros and cons of taking back a mortgage. My husband is attempting to sell his deceased father’s h... Continue

Design Gallery: A monthly feature on new homes

New England architecture was the inspiration for Beacon Hill, a new single-family-home community developed by Gunter Properties. Continue

Design Wise: Hardwood floors never go out of style

Trends come and go, but through the years hardwood floors have been a consistently sought-after feature. The beautiful flooring... Continue

A roof is a high-priority investment

When cavemen sought out caves, it was for shelter from the elements. Nothing has changed over the ages. A roof — whether m... Continue

The sky’s the limit when it comes to this do-it-yourself installation project

Q: I live in a small one-story house with a pitched roof. I want to add a skylight in my living room, but there is a tall attic... Continue

Your Triad real estate news in brief

Senior Advantage Team offers unique approach Several Triad real estate professionals recently joined forces to cater to clients... Continue

Faces in the news: Triad real estate newsmakers

Yost & Little Realty recently welcomed Realtor-Broker Jill Oakley. She has marketed and sold many homes in the Fisher Park...... Continue

Off-center arrangement energizes a narrow room

Q: Our long, narrow living room has windows on both sides with a fireplace on the end wall. I’m having trouble arranging t... Continue

Community of the Week: Chiswick Park

■ LOCATION: Granville Oaks Court, Greensboro ■ BUILDER: Gary Jobe Builder ■ YEARS IN BUSINESS: 38 ■ PRICE RANGE: $779,00... Continue

Tax bite: Defer capital gains hit with 1031 exchange

Dear Benny: After my father-in-law passed away, my husband’s mother moved to be near us and bought a home, eventually putt... Continue

February 14, 2010

Aiming for a spring sale? Set the stage

The sale of a home depends on numerous variables, from price to location to the all-important appearance. Continue

Get some answers on claiming the tax credit

Q: We are first-time buyers and just moved into our new home. How do we claim the $8,000 tax credit? Continue

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