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“Buying real estate has made me rich — mostly through necessity, not by design. I bought my first itty-bitty studio after scraping together a few bucks because I needed to live somewhere anyway.
A few years later, the studio doubled in value, giving me enough cash to plunk down 50% on a one-bedroom apartment. That soon rolled into a two-bedroom, then a three-bedroom, and finally landed me in my 10-room penthouse on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Buying that tiny studio was the most important decision I made because it got me in the game.”
—Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, podcast host of “Business Unusual,” judge on “Shark Tank”
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7 Reasons to Buy in the Fall
Obviously Spring and Summer are the “high” months of Real Estate. If you are one of those frustrated buyers who keeps getting beat out on every house you are interested in during April to August, there is still hope for you! Fall is known as the best time for buyers to finally get the home of their dreams. There are less families out looking at this time now that school has started, so you have a lot better chance on negotiating a deal. Check out these 7 reasons you should definitely consider buying in the Fall…
1. Less Competition. Many people consider the Fall as an “off season” for Real Estate because there isn’t as much competition during this time. But in some cases, there is just as much inventory as there was during Spring and Summer. Old inventory is repositioned in price and is more allowing of negotiation. Plus there is the new inventory that just hit the market. Most sellers are very motivated to sell before the holiday season hits.
2. Sellers are Frustrated. Some sellers who put their house on the market at the peak season might be a tad frustrated now that the “cooler market” is about to hit. After months of lowball offers or just no offers at all, these sellers are more willing to take a lower offer or be up to negotiate terms. Most of the time sellers are more willing to take a little less money than wait a whole 6 months to put their house back on the market for Spring.
3. Some Sellers are Serious. Not all the homes on the market in the Fall are just “leftovers” from Summer and Spring. Some sellers have no choice but to list in the Fall due to moving jobs or they just had a house built and now it is ready. Most of the time, when it is a reason for an immediate move, the house is reasonably priced and the seller is open to negotiating.
4. Take Advantage of Tax Breaks. First-Time Homebuyers, take note! No, you can’t escape paying income tax but you can make a dent in what you owe when you become a homeowner. Property tax and mortgage interest are both deductions you can take for your whole years’ worth of income, even if you closed on your home in December. Payments that are made prior to the closing of the loan are tax-deductible. This can make a big difference in the amount you owe the government at the end of the year!
5. Fall is a Safe Time. Did you know that the Summer season is the highest season for burglars to break into your home? July and August are prime months for burglaries to take place. Buying in Fall gives you time to check out the neighborhood and see how much theft and crimes were happening the summer prior. You can settle in your home and have time to set up a housing alarm system as well.
6. Be the Center of Attention. Since Spring and Summer are such busy months for the Real Estate industry, you might not feel like you are being peoples main focus. Brokers are usually busier during that time showing other clients and listing homes, moving companies are booked out for weeks, Escrow and lenders are dealing with a lot on their plates too. Fall time is usually a little slower so that you can feel confident that things will get done in a timely matter. The possibility of experiencing any delays in the Fall seem to go way down. Not saying it isn’t going to happen, it is just less likely.
7. Experience End-of-the-Year Sales. Now that you got the house you always wanted, you need to decorate and maintain it! If appliances weren’t part of your deal, you will need to buy those too! Fall and Winter seasons seem to have the best sales for all your household needs. Carpet and paint, lawnmowers and weed whackers, kitchen appliances and cookware are all things that tends to have deals during this time of year. Black Friday deals or Christmas Specials are always the ideal time to look for what you need for cheaper! 
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It is National Dog Day! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy some outside time with your furry best friend. Here are a few ideas to get both you and your doggo outside today!
Today is your dogs day! So celebrate however you think they will best enjoy it. Happy National Dog Day to all of our furry friends out there!
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Are you missing some of the dirtiest places when you clean your kitchen? The following places are some that a lot of people miss when cleaning their kitchen.
1. Cutting Board – People usually use their cutting board and rinse it off. After multiple uses, food will eventually get stuck in the cut marks on the board. Bacteria will begin to form if it isn’t cleaned properly. Every so after you should really use vinegar to disinfect your cutting board. If you want to deep clean it, scrub it with a baking soda paste and salt.
2. Garbage Can – Everyone knows how dirty garbage is, but what about the garbage can?! Obviously that is going to be filled with germs but does anyone ever really deep clean their garbage can? There are about 411 germs per square inch on your garbage can…. Give that a good deep clean and bleach it out!
3. Kitchen Sink Area – If you really think about what is going on around your sink, it is honestly really gross. Raw meat, dirty dish water, messes that just get wiped up… gross. The best way to deep clean this area is to scrub it down with baking soda. Also, soak the sink with vinegar to disinfect it.
4. Coffee Maker Reservoir – In my opinion, this is the #1 spot people ALWAYS forget about! At least once a month, you should remove the reservoir and wash with hot soapy water. Flush it out with vinegar to fully disinfect.
5. Refrigerator Handle – Imagine all of the different, germy hands that have grabbed the fridge handle. Use dishwashing soap to clean it. Avoid using bleach close to your refrigerator since food is close by.
These were just a few places that are easily missed in your kitchen. Make sure to deep clean your whole kitchen at least once a month to keep things clean and refreshing!
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You think your dog loves you? Well here are 10 signs that they truly do!
1. They stare directly into your eyes. I mean think about looking into your significant others eyes and feeling that deep connection… Your dog gets those feelings too!
2. Their tail supposedly wags to the right. Veterinarians have done studies to prove that your dog wags its tail to the right when they see their owner or someone they love. Then they put the dog in front of a stranger, another dog, and then a cat and their tail wagged to the left. Next time you see your dog, see if their tail wags to the right!
3. They lift their eyebrows when they see you. Again, veterinarians have done studies to see when dog’s owners walk into a room, they raise their eyebrows. When a stranger walks into the room, their ears perk up, which is a sign for “doggie caution”.
4. They yawn when we yawn. Dogs want to mirror our actions. So if they see us yawning, they think it is emotional bonding when they do what we do.
5. They want to sleep in our beds or at least our bedrooms. Dogs are distant family members to wolves. Wolves are known for their tight packs. Their packs never get separated and always want to be together even when they sleep. So our dogs think that we are part of their “pack”.
6. They bring you toys. Dogs do this because, yes, they want to play but also to give you something important to them. Even when they bring you dead animals that they hunted, just remember that the dead rat they brought you is a love offering!
7. They get excited when you get home after being gone. When you get home after work or going to the grocery store, you are sure to see eyebrow raises, toy sharing, and right tail wagging. They are overly happy to see you!
8. They nudge you to pet them. Dogs release certain hormones when being pet, kind of like when we get back/foot massages. It is pleasing to them. They get more of a high off this “hug hormone” when women pet them verses men! (Don’t worry guys, your dog still loves you)
9. They want cuddles after their dinner. This shows that you are the most important thing to them after they eat. They got a nice full belly and ready to love on their favorite person!
10. They lick you. Again, studies show that dogs’ brains release endorphins when they lick you. So they want to love and kiss on you as much as possible. Remember, that if you have food on your face and they lick that off….That might be them licking you for a different reason!
Make sure to pay extra attention to your doggo and see how much they TRULY love you! 
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Check out the May Housing Update for Pierce county! Let’s hope for an even better June! 
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Happy Memorial Day from The Heilbrun Home Team!
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