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Take a look at it.  At the end it might save you lots of time.

That’s is for today!

Virginia R Hoato

Your #1 Realtor trying to make your life easier!!!!

If you are about to move to Central Valley you might want to bookmark the following links:

http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/sidebars/004/?ID=11444
http://www.centralvalleyreport.com/

They are full of useful information.

Virginia R Hoato

Your#1 Realtor

For us, Realtors, it has been busy.  As buyer’s agents we are faced with multiple offers that need to be sent in right away to beat offer number 16 that is on its way. As seller’s agents we are bombarded with tons of phone calls wanting an update on a short sale that has not been approved yet or phone calls asking to please accept 1 offer.  Today I sent in 5 offers.  Multiple offers for a wonderful couple that is expecting a baby and wants to find a home before the baby is born.   It gives satisfaction knowing that most of the homes I picked to show them were the ones they loved.    Yet having to call them when an offer is rejected is kind of heart braking.  Oh, that is because we have been looking for a long while now and we have submitted offers, multiple ones of course .  Regardless of the obstacles that arise in this type of market I must say that helping people find their home gives me a satisfying feeling.  Watching their face make different expressions as we enter a house, hearing them talk about the house as if it was theirs, observing their behavior when they truly love a house and want it right there and then, those are the things that allow me to better myself every time I show more houses.  It was a long day today!!!!  Mostly behind my desk, getting documents ready.   I am leaving my desk pleased and hopeful.  It is time to rest now because tomorrow is another day!

I look forward to starting the day with a big smile.

Virginia R Hoato

Your#1 Realtor on another busy day!

Five Real Estate Deductions for Homeowners

One of the benefits of owning real estate is the number of write-offs you can claim on your income taxes. Here are five notable deductions homeowners should look into this tax season!

Mortgage income tax deduction- The IRS, irs.gov, allows all mortgage interest payments up to $500,000 ($1 million for joint filers) to be written off taxable income. Interest on a second home can be written off as well, as long as it is a personal residence.

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Take a look at the link below.  It will show you what has been happening and continues to develop.  You will then realize like I did,when I was intruduced to Erin Robbins our  Social Media & Marketing Director, that without any doubt the best way to go about promoting yourself and your business is using social networking.
 http://transparentre.com/2009/08/20/slid…

I found this link on Erin’s Twitter page.

“Great Piece of information” You need to take a look!  Oh and before I forget  Erin Robbins is a very knowledgable individual. Thanks Erin for widening my horizons and for posting the link.

Virginia R Hoato

Your #1 Realtor