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I always ask my clients to write or email me, and tell me truthfully how they appreciated my service to them. Their feedback is so important! Here are a few highlights of what people are saying about me...
A Smooth and Rewarding Experience
Her advice on good sources of financing, home inspection and settlement attorneys completed the 'full service' treatment Melinda gave us.
John R. Dawson
Constant Guidance
You were always accessible to us, seeming never to tire or let up your support and excellent advice.
Karen & Ken Wood
Found A Home in Record Time
Melinda's professional handling, tact and extensive knowledge of realty, contracts and the law kept the sale of our home on a forward path
Dr. & Mrs. W. A. Kruithoff
Thanks very much, Melinda.
...your handling of our home sale was a model of the type of service that all homeowners hope for, yet all too often do not receive.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert McFarlane
The Most Outstanding Agent
Throughout all phases of our real estate transaction, you were knowledgeable, efficient, thorough and pleasant...
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First Time Buyers >The Real Bottom Line
An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!
The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.
When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.
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Where is the world's oldest castle located?
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The castle at Gomdan, Yemon, dating from before A.D. 100, is considered the oldest castle; it originally had 20 stories. |
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