Per a recent article in the REALTOR® Magazine, Chicago continues to be the most searched for housing market at REALTOR.com, according to February search data. There was little change in the top 10 searched housing markets in February compared to the prior month, except Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla., moved up in the rankings from No. 7 to No. 5.
Tax Benefits for Homeowners
Don’t forget these tax savings when doing your taxes!
Mortgage cancellation relief is extended for another year. Households that have mortgage debt forgiven by a lender in 2013 as a result of a modification, short sale, or foreclosure will not have to pay tax on the amount forgiven.
Mortgage insurance premiums remain deductible. Tax filers making less than $110,000 who pay for mortgage insurance can deduct the cost of their premiums on their 2012 and 2013 tax returns.
What Does Your Door Color Say About You?
According to the Paint Quality Institute, our emotions and personalities are communicated in our front doors. A front door is a focal point of a home.
Here’s what a color physiologist might say about the most common front door colors:
Studies often show blue is the most popular color. A blue front door indicates a homeowner sees his or her home as a place of refuge.
Rancho Matilija Entertainer’s Delight
This very spacious Ojai sports enthusiast dream is located on 2+ park-like acres in Rancho Matilija at 11993 Macdonald Drive. Lounge by the pool, soak in the spa and spend evenings playing games of tennis or bocce ball on the lighted courts. Enjoy the roaring fire after a wonderful twilight dinner on the lighted patio.