Are you looking for a new place to relax?

Give yourself plenty of space to spread out! This is a great time to buy, the interest rates are historically low and there is a wide selection of homes to choose from. Call today I would love to help you find an investment that you can live in!

Click on the Get Ready Checklist to see what you need to bring to get prequalified for a mortgage. It is my policy to work with only preapproved buyers.
GET READY CHECKLIST.pdf - 399.66KB

Preferred Services Providers

Whether you are buying a new home or selling your existing home, I have identified local businesses that might be of service to you.

Home Inspection Services
General Inspection: Structural-Electrical-Heating-Plumbing
First Priority Home Inspection Service  
Jeff Prior           
Phone: 517-332-8880

Goff Home Inspections              
Kevin Goff         
Phone: 517-699-7787
www.goffhomeinspections.com

Real Estate Services                  
Bob Earl         
Phone: 517-337-4499

Pest Inspection                  
Bug Man                                                
Phone: 517-484-8500

No-Risk Exterminating         
Ed Jones       
Phone:
1-888-650-7378
www.no-riskexterminating.com

Cleaning Services
Clear Vision Duct Cleaning  
Cindy Long     
Phone: 517-899-0975
(FREE estimates available)


Heating & Air Conditioning
North Winds                       
Barb Krejcik   
Phone: 517-351-6171
www.northwindsUSA.com

Shields & Sons                   
Rob Shields   
Phone:517-882-4307

Locksmith
Mark's Lock Shop
Mark
Phone: 517-482-5809

Mortgage Companies
Fifth Third Mortgage            
Kathy Ballard 
Phone: 517-351-5919
kathy.ballard@53.com

Flagstar Bank                      
Mea Danigelis
Phone: 517-381-1610 ext. 222
maria.danigelis@flagstar.com

Preferred Home Loans         
Tom Hacker  
Phone: 517-706-2420
thacker@preferredhomeloans.biz

US Capital Mortgage            
Phil Denny    
Phone: 517-351-5626
phil@mortgagesez.com

Organizing (Home & Office)              
cluttergone        
Rita Wilhelm    
Phone: 517-410-8573

Plumbing Services & Supplies              
G & C Smith Plumbing         
Greg Smith    
Phone: 517-694-8122

Builder's Plumbing Supply    
Denise Wyzywany 
Phone: 517-485-7219
(Showroom Only-ordering is handled through your plumber)

Survey
Kebs Inc.
Phone: 517-339-1014
www.kebs.com

2009 Area Tax Rates

Here are the tax rates for some of the local municipalities so you can get an idea of what the rates are in the Greater Lansing area.
2009 TAX RATES- VARIOUS AREAS.pdf - 105.88KB

IRS Tax Credit Information

Here is information from the Internal Revenue Service showing the updated information on the New Homebuyer Tax credit that has been extended and expanded.

Please note this is for information purposes only, please consult your tax professional for further information.


IRS FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CREDIT 2009-2010.pdf - 109.79KB

National Association of REALTORS Tax Credit Info

Here is information from the National Association of REALTORS regarding the extended and expanded First Time Homebuyer Tax credit.

Please note, this is for information purposes only, consult with your tax professional for further information.

NAR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT 2009-2010.pdf - 148.09KB

IRS Form for Filing Your Taxes

This is the form from the IRS that you will need for filing your taxes if you purchased a home prior to November 7th, 2009.

Check the IRS website for the new one for purchases between 11-7-09 through 4-30-10.

IRS tax form tax credit.pdf - 257.91KB

Rural Housing Financing Eligibility

Here is the web site for Rural Housing to determine if the property qualifies for Rural Housing financing.

http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do