Nov

20

Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, General Information

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Nov

20

First Time Homebuyers $8000 Tax Credit

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, General Information

 

Take advantage of the First Time Buyer’s $8000 Tax Credit.

Find a home, amend your 2008 taxes with the address, and receive an $8000 check from the Federal Government that you can use in the purchase of a new home.

I’ve had several buyers cash in successfully on this credit and receive their check within 5 weeks of sending in the amended taxes.

December 1st is the deadline to close on a home and take advantage of this program.

                                        

If you or anyone you know can take advantage of this terrific opportunity, please have them call me this month before the time has run out. 

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Jul

17

Eco-Friendly Countertops

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information

Thinking of upgrading your countertops to get your home ready to sell?  Or in the process of buying and evaluating green features for your new home?  Here are some new countertops to consider that are environmentally friendly, attractive and giving granite a run for its money.   Read more below about Cork, Paperstone, IceStone and recycled glass countertops: 
 Cork Countertop

Cork isn’t used just for bulletin boards anymore.  It is being used as a flooring material, chosen for it’s sustainability and “eco-friendly” features and is now making inroads as a choice for countertops. Cork outperforms wood and bamboo in cost and ease of installation. And it is similar to both these materials in its ability to resist heat damage and surface scratching. 
 Icestone Countertop

Icestone is one of several countertops created from recycled glass. The glass is mixed with cement to create durable, beautiful and “green” concrete surfaces that do not contain petrochemicals and will not fade from direct sun exposure.
If you would like more information on this topic, contact Chris Curles, Home Inspector, at the link below or by emailing: ChrisCurl@comcast.net.       
 
www.HomeInspectionsAtlanta.com

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Jun

12

Summer Energy Saving Tips

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, General Information

 

Purchase a new Energy Star® Refrigerator before June 1, 2009 and receive a $50 rebate. Go to MyEnergyStar.com & look under “Products & Discounts” for your rebate form.
 

The second refrigerator is costing you more than you think. Georgia Power will pick up and recyle your second working refrigerator or freezer for free and give you $35 in cool cash!  Older refrigerators typically use more than twice the energy of new Energy Star® models. Schedule your pick up at 1.866.446.9250 or visit

Georgia Power

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Jun

12

Green Renovations - Better For Your Health

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, General Information

When renovating or redecorating, consider products that are better for your health as well as the environment. By selecting products that emit low or no V.O.C.’s (volatile organic compounds), you can improve your indoor air quality, and thus you and your family’s health.

Products to consider that emit V.O.C’s include:

 

 

 

 

      Carpet & Flooring
 

                  Paints & Stains
 

Kitchen & Bathroom  Cabinets

Granite Countertops

Ask local vendors for low V.O.C. & no V.O.C. choices. It never hurts to ask.

If you would like specific product vendors for any of the above, email me: LuAnn@TheGilmoreGroup.net & I’ll be happy to supply names of local vendors.

* For more information on Indoor Air Quality go to:

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/is-imprv.html

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Jan

23

Bake To Your Heart’s Content

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, For Sellers, Listings, Moclips

   

 

Bake to your heart’s content during the holidays and save on Home energy costs at the same time with Energy Star rated appliances.Learn More about Money saving appliances: http://www.1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/appliances.html

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Nov

7

Going Green In Georgia

Posted by LuAnn Gilmore under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information

Radon Testing

Did you know that radon is the 2nd leading cause for lung Cancer in the US?  Much of Georgia consists of rock and soil that is radon gas emitting.  Due to the fact that newer homes are being built “tighter” in order to provide better energy conservation, the risk of increaed radon levels in our homes has become greater.  Have a radon test performed in your home by a professional.  If increased levels are detected, it is easy to mitigate to reduce to EPA recommended levels.

To learn more about Going Green, simply click on the following link: Going Green!

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