Questions To Ask When Buying A Home

While gourmet kitchens are nice, picking a home that meets the whole family’s needs is more important. Here are the questions to ask about the homes you are considering.

1. Area Recreation
Is there neighborhood pool or a covered tot lot? Are there walking trails or other safe places to exercise?

2. The Backyard
Is the backyard safe for pets and children?

3. Storage
Is there adequate storage for lawn care and play equipment?

4. Bedrooms
Whose bedroom is over the garage? Will you be able to open the garage without waking up the baby?

5. Bring in Groceries
Does the garage open into the kitchen for ease with groceries or do you have to trek through the entire house?

6. Homeowner's Association
How invasive are the homeowner association’s rules? Will the association allow you to put up a basketball hoop or install a swing set? Where can you park extra cars?

7. Location
How far away are the grocery store, post office, bank, park, gas station, and schools?

8. Washer & Dryer
Where are the washer and dryer located? Will operating them during naptime or evening hours disturb sleepers?

9. Internet Access
Does the area have good Internet access?

10. Children
What is the ratio of adults to children and how many older children are there vs. younger ones?
(Source: Realtor Magazine Online)

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Small Business Tax Advantages

Small business owners can take advantage of accelerated tax depreciation benefits just by purchasing a new Land Rover before December 31, 2006. See your tax advisor to determine if you are eligible for this benefit. Visit landroverusa.com/taxbreak for details.

There are also tax advantages to owning Knox County real estate. The interest you pay on the mortgage for your personal residence is tax deductible. Are you thinking of buying Knox county real estate? Visit SamMiller.com to view all Knox County real estate listings.

500 Real Estate Blogs To Watch

It is always nice to know people when someone thinks you are doing a good job. What a thrill it is to have this blog on the Pittsburgh Homes Daily list of 500 Real Estate Blogs To Watch. The number of real estate blogs has grown by leaps and bounds recently and it is an honor to be recognized as one of the better ones. Continue to enjoy!

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NAR 2006 Home Price Analysis

2006 Home Price Analysis for Columbus

The National Association's 2006 Home Price Analysis gives insight into the fundamentals and direction of the housing market for Columbus and the surrounding area. The 11-page downloadable market report evaluates a number of factors affecting home prices:

* The health of the local job market
* The prevalence of "non-traditional" home financing options
* Debt-to-income ratios
* Net migration patterns

These reports reflect data available through August 2006.
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