Land ownership’s influence on early America

Reflecting on our freedoms, I came across this item from the Archives of the National Association of REALTORS® in their blog titled, This Month in Real Estate History.

When the family is away, make sure the burglars don’t play

It’s a fact that almost all types of personal and household crime are highest in the warm months when people spend more time away from home on vacations or are involved in outdoor activities. But you can help avoid becoming part of this statistic by taking action to protect your home, property, and family while you’re relaxing and having fun in the sun.

Learn new ways to choose best REALTOR®

Bruce Hardie, the Australian native who is operating principal and broker at Keller Williams Realty Spokane, says people in the U.S. get two things when they are born: a birth certificate and a friend or relative who is a REALTOR®.

More tax breaks for homeowners

(ARA) - Homeownership and green improvements will be more affordable for more Americans in 2009, thanks to several provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The changes will put more money in taxpayers’ pockets and allow homeowners to save thousands of dollars over the next several years.