Arizona Residential Incentives for Renewable Energy
T he residents of Arizona can take advantage of seven financial incentives for using renewable energy: 1. Green Building Incentive – The Green Building incentive was created to encourage environmentally responsible building. If you live in Scottsdale or Buckeye and build your home to the green standards given in the Green Home Rating Checklist, you can be eligible for an array of benefits including expedited plan review and free promotional green building materials In Tucson, there is a Permit Fee Credit for installing solar energy systems. 2. Personal Deduction – A personal deduction is available for biomass wood stoves that convert and existing wood stove into one which meets new industry standards. The maximum deduction for this incentive is $500. 3....
Finding an Arizona Real Estate Consultant Long Distance
M oving to Arizona from another state? Choosing a long distance Arizona Real Estate consultant is much easier these days because of the Internet, but can also be scary and overwhelming if you aren’t sure what to look for and what questions to ask. Below are some factors to consider: 1. Narrow down what you are looking for in a realtor: Honesty, quick responses, availability, knowledge of market and good communication skills are all extremely important qualities—especially when you are dealing with someone long distance. Don’t be afraid to be picky. After all, you want a realtor that is not only going to work for you but WITH you on this important decision. 2. Ask a local realtor if they have a partnership with another realtor in the Phoenix area....
Tax credit enticed 350,000 first-time homebuyers, says study
A new national study estimates that more than 350,000 recent first-time homebuyers have been enticed by the $8,000 federal tax credit this year. The Campbell Communications survey was done by calculating the number of first-time homebuyers before and after the tax credit was instituted. The study was done to support legislative efforts to extend the federal house credit, and possibly even expand it to include all homebuyers. … read the rest of this post
Fannie Mae program could help AZ homebuyers using federal foreclosure funds
A rizona homebuyers trying to tap federal funds to help them purchase foreclosure homes might find it a little easier now. Mortgage giant Fannie Mae recently launched a program called “First Look” that bars investors for bidding on its foreclosure homes for the first 15 days they go on the market. In metropolitan Phoenix, first-time buyers typically lose out to investors on the best foreclosure homes. In April, the Arizona Housing Dept., several Valley cities and Tucson received a total of $121 million in federal money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighborhood Stabilization Fund, NSP. Most of the … read the rest of this...
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