by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
In a recent Iowa case the buyers found 2 large bull snakes in their new home on moving day – one on top of the downstairs bar (perhaps waiting for happy hour?) In the next year the buyers found up to 22 bull snakes in their home, including one that fell out of...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 10, 2020 | Real Estate Facts & Figures
Tom Ruff of the Information Exchange reports that the number of listings that went under contract in May were the most in 2020, surpassing the highwater mark of March. So its no surprise that closed sales in June were the highest so far this year, falling only 91...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 7, 2020 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
The COVID pandemic may change the rush of Millennials to luxury apartments. Although it will likely not significantly alter the home preference behavior of this age group, it may accelerate the demographic trend towards the single family home sector that was emerging...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 3, 2020 | Home Ownership
In a survey conducted between January and March of 2020 of more than 87,000 homeowners by Houzz, renovations remain a popular activity, particularly among older age groups. Baby boomers accounted for more than half of owners who renovated in 2019. Gen Xers (ages 40 to...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 29, 2020 | Home Ownership, Taxes
Prior to January 1, 2020, an owner of solar panels was entitled to a 30% credit against federal income tax owed. In 2020 the credit was reduced to 26%. In 2021 the tax credit drops to 22%, and after that year it disappears. To qualify, a system needs to be “placed in...
