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Times They Are a Changin’…So Are Refrigerants!
March 11th, 2010
I do my best to stay on top of all of the legislative changes within my industry, but there are seriously so many of them! Thankfully, I have a team of people around me, professionals in their fields, who keep me informed. Jessica Mraz, from Fidelity National Home Warranty (FNHW), just stopped by my office and informed me that as of January 1, HVAC system manufacturers no longer produce air conditioners and heat pumps containing R-22, commonly known as Freon (Title VI of the Clean Air Act).
Consequently, the HVAC industry has shifted to the refrigerant R-410A, commonly known as Puron. This is important information for homeowners! Why? Because when your air conditioning unit needs to be serviced, or replaced…and it eventually will, you will learn that only a limited amount of new R-22 is being manufactured (to meet the servicing needs of equipment manufactured before January 1, 2010). After 2020, production of R-22 will be prohibited and only recovered, recycled, or reclaimed supplies of R-22 will be available for servicing existing equipment. So, in the future, R-22 supplies will be more limited and costs may rise.
Want to Live Next Door to a Registered Sex Offender?
January 5th, 2010
This seems like a nonsensical question to ask, but it is one that must be considered when purchasing a home in California…and one of the many pieces of information the Buyer has access to through the disclosure process. Thanks to the Megan’s Law website, the whereabouts of registered sex offenders is a matter of public record.
Granite Bay Real Estate Trends
December 10th, 2009
Granite Bay Real Estate Trends – 11/08 t0 11/09
El Dorado Hills Real Estate Trends
December 10th, 2009
Real Estate Trends in El Dorado Hills – 11/08 to 11/09
Folsom Real Estate Trends
December 10th, 2009
Folsom Real Estate Trends – 11/08 to 11/09
Why You Should Sell Your Home with a Re/Max Agent
December 9th, 2009
Re/Max has the highest percentage of closings in the area! You can’t argue with facts, and the fact is Re/Max agents closed more sales than their competition in 2009!
New Legislation Protects and Benefits the Consumer
November 26th, 2009
Relatively speaking, it’s been a good month for the United States’ consumer! From home buyer tax credits, to unemployment benefits, to bank overdraft fees, to gift cards…someone is looking out for your best interest!
New Home Buyer Tax Credit
Congress has passed new legislation that extends the first time home buyers tax credit, and expands it to include more home buyers:
- Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
- Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 to current home owners (who have been residing in their primary residence for 5 of the last 8 years) purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
- Increases the income eligibility limits to claim the full credit amount (for both groups of home buyers) to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for couples. Both credits are limited to home purchases of $800,000 or less.
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