Kimberly Daeger's (kimdaeger) Blog

You will fall in love with this charming home with beautiful hardwood floors and door frames; full finished basement and finished attic (both with heating/air and basement with full bath; attic is spacious w/ great lighting, so perfect for an extra room); spacious kitchen with breakfast room; dec...

As promised, here's an update on the economic stimulus plan as it relates to home purchases.  This package includes a tax credit of the lesser of $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price of a home for first-time homebuyers (first purchase ever or have not owned a primary residence in the three years p...

As I wrote the other day, the Senate has passed its version of the Economic Stimulus Plan, which includes a tax credit of up to $15,000 for all home purchases.  The House and Senate will now begin negotiations on a Conference report that both Chambers will need to approve for passage.  YOU can ma...

As everyone has probably heard, Congress is working on ways to stimulate the housing market.  We're hearing great news already!  Just yesterday, the Senate passed a $15,000 tax credit (10% of purchase price or $15,000, whichever is less) for ANYONE buying a house in the next year.  If it goes all...

Check out my newest listing, at 1929-1931 S. Zimmerman Rd in Fairborn, OH.  This unique, side-by-side offers a great opportunity as investment property or owner occupied in one unit and income potential with the second unit (or other use as owner desires--many options available!). Units currently...

Do you know the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved for a home loan?  There's a very important distinction, which can make or break a home deal for a buyer or seller.  This means your loan application has actually been through an underwriter, and all they're waiting on is the ...

So what exactly is the value of your home?  Well, it depends.  If you're asking how much you think you could get for your home if you put it on the market, then the answer would be that the value is what today's buyer is willing to pay for it.  I emphasize "today's" because the same house might s...

Did you know that homeowners now have loan choices developed specifically to help them finance a home improvement project, whether it be repairs, updates, or improvements (including making a home more energy efficient due to rising energy costs)?  In the past, financing options were limited, espe...

Just a friendly reminder to close your storm windows now that it's getting cold.  I'd been running my heat for about a week before I relaized I hadn't done this (started to wonder why my house wasn't staying warm).  Stay warm! Kimberly Daeger, Realtor Service Excellence for Buyers and Sellers    ...

Just today, the price of 120 homes in the Dayton, OH area was reduced due to the competition.  That's great news for buyers!  Want to know what's available?  Go to http://www.realliving.com/Kimberly.Daeger/LocalHomes.asp to search for your next home.  The other great news is that you can have a p...