• Even a small laundry room can help sell a house...

    Even a small laundry room can help sell a house...,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    Ninety-three percent of homebuyers, both first-timers and repeat homebuyers, want a dedicated laundry room according to the pros at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In fact, it is number one on their wish lists. If you’ll be selling, let’s get your laundry room ready for the spotlig

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  • Explore the Historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers

    Explore the Historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    History of Edison & Ford Winter Estates: The Edison & Ford Winter Estates is a sprawling complex that encompasses the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. These two iconic figures chose Fort Myers as their winter retreats, and their friendship and shared interests in innovation and technolo

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  • How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

    How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low. Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for starter homes. Even lower-priced

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  • Required Reporting to the IRS

    Required Reporting to the IRS,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Tax Reform Act of 1986; it is intended to encourage taxpayer compliance and aid in audit and enforcement efforts by the I.R.S. To help y

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