Clock is Ticking – Save Money – Buy NOW!
You’ve either heard me say it before or read it – NOW is the time to buy a home… WHY??
- Tax. Credit. expires April 30, 2010 : for First Time Home Buyer = up to $8,000 and for Current Owner = up to $6,500!
- FHA guidelines are set to add .5% to the “upfront mortgage insurance premium” (ALREADY ISSUED) AND
- FHA will reduce the Seller’s ability to contribute up to 6% of your closing costs (reduces to 3%) starting this Summer.
CLICK NAR FHA changes coming 2010 to read more details about upcoming changes…
Open House WINNERS!
These people stopped by one of my “specially marked” Open Houses and signed up for their chance to WIN: 4 tickets and VIP Parking to an upcoming Dayton Dragons Game!
Congratulations:
- Ronda and family for stopping by our Honeygate listing on 3/20/10.
Your next chance to win?? Coming Soon – watch for details…
Centerville City-Wide Garage Sale
It’s that time again! A few days of warmer weather and everyone is getting the Spring Cleaning bug…great time to clean house, de-clutter and rid your closets and shelves to make some room. (And even better if you are thinking about selling your house as this makes it easier for buyers to envision your house as their next home!)
The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2009 through Saturday, May 1, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eat Out and Support a Cause with Restaurant Week
If you’ve joined the many diners in year’s past who have eaten “for a good cause” then you already know how much of a bargain this fund raising event can be! This year, the list of participating restaurants is longer and the food choices greater for those who want to get out and enjoy a quality dinner, modest price and feel like they are contributing to worthy charities. This year, our Blue Star Mom’s group is selected to be 1 of 3 organizations that will be donated to from the proceeds of the event – so I want to personally encourage you to GO OUT AND EAT! Some restaurants offer a choice of 3 courses for the cost of $20.10 with $1.00 of each meal donated to the causes. Starts Jan 24th and runs through the 31st – but check the menu site for specifics…
Here’s more info you may want to fill in some details:
- Information on Restaurant Week website link (tells you what restaurants are participating and their dates)
- Restaurant MENUS link (tells what restaurants are participating, when and what the available menu or “deal” is)
Bon apetite!
Reminders to stay warm in the very cold!
This very helpful article will hopefully offer you a few reminders for keeping warm in the very cold temperatures we are experiencing! Above all, stay warm and be safe:
Heat your home safely
-All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, fireplaces and stoves.
-Place portable space heaters on a hard, level, nonflammable surface. Do not put space heaters on rugs or carpets, near bedding or drapes, and keep children and pets away. Look for a model that shuts off automatically if the space heater tips over. Do not use heating equipment to dry wet clothing.
-Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.
-Never leave portable heaters, wood burning stoves or fireplaces unattended. Turn them off before leaving or going to bed.
-Keep the fire in the fireplace by using a glass or metal screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.Cut down on your heating bills
-Eliminate drafts. Use either insulating tape or caulking strips to surround windows and door moldings. Cover your windows with plastic sheeting. If you have storm windows or storm doors, get them up to keep the cold out.
-Make sure heat vents aren’t blocked by furniture.
-Turn down the thermostat.
-Close off any rooms that aren’t in use and close heat vents or turn off radiators in those rooms.
-Insulate your light switch and outlet plates with foam pads. Cold air can seep into the house through them.
-Use heavy curtains to keep cold air out. Open them during the day to let the sun help warm your home and close them at night. Use fabric snakes or old carpets in front of windows and doors to help eliminate drafts.
-Turn off vent fans in the kitchen and bathroom when they are no longer needed.
-Set ceiling fans to blow air down.Don’t forget Fido and your neighbor
-Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing. Don’t forget gloves or mittens, and a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
-Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to maintain footing in ice and snow.
-Don’t forget your pets- bring them indoors. If that’s not possible, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure they can get to unfrozen water.
-Check on people who require special assistance such as elderly people living alone, people with disabilities and children.RisMedia Newsletter