home designs

Corporation Gets Versace Home With $41.5M Bid

Casa CasuarinaA corporation had the winning bid for the South Beach mansion that once belonged to Gianni Versace.

For full article see: http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/free/20130917corporation-gets-versace-home-m-bid.html

Not All Home-Improvement Projects Worth The Cash, 6 Tips

Home-Improvement-ProjectsMany home owners will make renovations to their property with the idea that it will make their home more enjoyable and when it comes time to sell it will pay off. But those looking to sell should know that not all home-improvement projects will boost the value of a home.

For full article see: http://www.azcentral.com/home/free/20130905home-improvement-projects-worth-money.html

 

Home Buyers Value Environmentally Friendly Features

Solar_panels_on_house_roofAs the weather begins to cool down home owners start to see their heating bills increasing by the month. That’s why homes with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features are often a priority to buyers in search of homes on the market.

 

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http://rismedia.com/2013-10-12/home-buyers-value-environmentally-friendly-features/?utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=RIS-2&utm_source=twitterfeed#!

Using Tax Liens as an Investment

tax liensYou may have heard about investing in property tax liens. What are they? How do you buy them? What do you get for your money? As we all know, virtually all property in this state not owned by a government or charity is subject to a property tax. However, many people fail to pay their property taxes timely. When those property taxes are not paid, the County, in order to raise the funds necessary to provide service, sells liens to investors.

For full article see: http://www.asreb.com/skins/asreb/standard.aspx?elid=66&aid=314

13 Hot Home Trends for 2013

home trendsThe design choices of 2013 will be shaped by uncertainty over how long current home owners will stay and what future buyers’ tastes may be. So, home owners’ needs and style preferences are more influential in today’s designs than what buyers want.

Here is a baker’s dozen of changes that design pros and manufacturers say are emerging and will make greater inroads:

For full article see: http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/architecture-coach/article/2012/12/13-hot-homre-tends-for-2013