Now that spring is here, open your windows whenever you can so your house is “aired out” from the winter months.  Buyers notice the fragance of the house — almost when they walk in your door.  Read more at http://rismedia.com/2012-04-16/spring-selling-season-keep-your-inside-air-fresh/

Per the National Association of Realtors existing home sales will go up 7 to 10% in 2012.  That will be the highest level in five years, based on an “uneven but higher sales pattern” so far this year.

10 Easy Mistakes Home Owners Make on Their Taxes By: G. M. Filisko Published: January 5, 2012 Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. Sin #1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes You take a tax deduction for property taxes in the year you (or the holder of your escrow account) actually paid them. Some taxing authorities work a year behind — that is, you’re...

          3-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath 2-story on large 1/3-acre lot in Adacroft Commons.   Forest Hills schools.  Updated kitchen and baths.  Formal living and dining rooms plus family room on main floor.  Finished rec. rm. on lower level.  Furnace and central air conditioning system new in 2002, water heater new in 2011, new windows in 2005, new doors in 2008, new slider in 2002, new driveway in 2010, new roof in...

According to Core Logic’s most recent Home Price Index, home prices are close to levels they were at 10 years ago. http://www.crs.com/Community?comments=1822

According to the National Association of Realtors, more people are buying existing homes than at any time in almost 2 years.  That’s good news for the housing industry.  Click the link to read the article published recently by...