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Important Terms to Know - Home Loans and Lending

Whether you are purchasing your first home or you have purchased a home in the past, there are many things to know about securing a home loan—from the current rates to the terms and conditions and the types of available loans for your situation. We have put together a list of important loan and lending terms in this blog post to help you get a head start on understanding the different aspects of this crucial piece of the home buying process. 

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Home Staging Tips To Increase Your Property's Value

Of course, homeowners want future buyers to see how well they have taken care of the property, and buyers want to know the property is move-in ready. Therefore, the priority for the owners is to declutter and clean their homes before being staged.

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Getting Your Home Ready for the Market

Spring feels like it is finally here and the already hot real estate market in Reno is starting to heat up even more. If you are planning to sell your home soon, we have some tips to help you get your house ready. Doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help sell your home quicker and for a higher price.

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Reviewing your Alta Statements from closing costs from 2021

It is that time of year to start getting your taxes in order for the tax filing deadline on Monday, April 18th, 2022. If you bought or sold real estate in 2021, it is important that you locate and take a look at the Alta Statement (aka Closing Statement) that your title company prepared for you. If you were one of our clients, we have already contacted you and sent you a copy. If you weren't our client last year, you will need to track down your closing package from the title company for your transaction.

It is critical that you take your Alta Statement and forward a copy to your accountant or CPA. This document summarizes all of the fees that you incurred during your real estate transaction. Your accountant or CPA will assist you to determine what closing costs that you can write-off

If you have any questions about your Alta Statement or finding yourself needing a referral for a good accountant, give us a call at 775-525-0309, we would love to help you out.

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