“Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible…” While Judge Learned Hand was talking about federal income taxes, it can be applied to property taxes as well. States have a process of assessing the value of a property based on a number of things that can include size,… [Read More]
Archives for May 2016
Postponing a Purchase
You might be surprised how many people contact real estate offices because they want to buy a home but they don’t have the down payment or the credit to qualify. Occasionally, an agent will be working with someone who does have the down payment and credit but for whatever reason, decides to postpone the decision… [Read More]
New Listing – 1667 Ensenada Way – $234,000
UNDER CONTRACT $234,000 See Full Details View More Photos Request Showing Request More Info Map View Contact Agent 1667 Ensenada Way Aurora , CO 80011 MLS#: 5471876 Single-Family Home 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (Full) 1366 ft² Lot size 4851 ft² Built in 1983 School District: Aurora Beautifully Maintained View More Details Agent: Tom Johnson 303.856.6185… [Read More]
More Money in Your Paycheck
A homeowner’s tax savings benefit is generally realized when they file their federal income tax return after the money has been spent for the interest and property taxes. Some people look forward to the refund as a means of forced savings but some people need to realize the savings during the year. It is possible… [Read More]
Components of a Credit Score
Credit scores are used by lenders to measure the credit worthiness of borrowers. While there are several different companies that offer scores, the FICO, Fair Isaacson Corporation, is the model that is used most often. There are five key components that determine the overall score or rating. The most emphasis, 35% of the overall score,… [Read More]