Why Is NOW The Best Time To Buy or Sell
June 22nd, 2009
- Add Value this Season
- Go Green
- Kenner Selected Again As Tree City U.S.A
Traditionally the warm-weather months are the busiest for real estate sales. Coupled with the historically low interest rates and $8,000 tax credit that will end at the end of 2009, more first time home buyers are being allowed the chance to become homeowners.
IN CASE YOU HAVEN’T HEARD …
The $8,000 tax credit made available by the federal government can now be monetized. That means the tax credit can be used as “real money” toward down-payment expenses or certain closing costs.
Monetization is the act of converting something into money.
This offers homeowners a wonderful selling opportunity and the extra incentive assists buyers with the opportunity to become homeowners. You do not want to miss out on this great opportunity by waiting to see what the market might do.
At Latter & Blum Inc./Realtors in Kenner, weekly meetings and a close eye on interest rates have shown that in the past several months there has been a slow but steady increase in interest rates.
To all of the home sellers out there, check out this 2008-09 Cost vs. Value report from Remodeling magazine. A fresh coat of paint and simple landscaping upgrades may be all it takes to boost curb appeal.
If you do not have the money to put out to buy plants or do not have a green thumb, seek out your friends, neighbor or a garden club. They are more than happy to assist you. In my neighborhood we swap plants and cuttings.
Trees and plants not only add value but also allow for a healthier environment for yourself and your family. GO GREEN!
Close to one-half of all greenhouse gas emissions are produced from buildings.
Because of high greenhouse gas emissions, 62% of all state governments have adopted green building policies (with 18 states coming on board in the last 3 years alone). Residential green building is expected to increase 100% over the next five years. 70% of home buyers said they were more inclined to buy a green home in a down economy than a non-green home.
CONSUMERS ARE DEMANDING IT.
GOVERNMENT IS REQUIRING IT.
Once again the City of Kenner is ahead of the game. The Tree City U.S.A. program is sponsored in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Kenner originally received the designation on December 7, 2007.
The people of Kenner realize that trees are a vital component in the infrastructure of cities and towns, providing environmental and economical benefits. Trees in urban areas reduce the radiant heat island effect caused by pavement and buildings. Properly placed trees can increase property values. Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles. Trees also help reduce the effects of strong winds during storms.
I am proud to announce that on May 15, 2009, Kenner was once again selected “Tree City U.S.A.”
For the citizens of Kenner who have planted trees “Thanks for doing your part to help the environment”, but also remember that it is your responsibility to care for and maintain your trees. Leaves, pine needles, etc. should be cleaned up promptly, if not, they might find their way into the storm drains causing problems for drainage and our flood ratings. Dead or infested trees should be cut down or treated. Remember that we are now in hurricane season. Please do not wait until there is an approaching storm to tend to your trees.
PROUD TO BE A CITIZEN OF KENNER
PROUD TO BE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR
PROUD TO BE A PART OF LATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORS
Posted by:
Debbie Sanderson
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