First-Time Buyer Tips: What do My Closing Costs Mean?

It’s important to understand closing costs from both sides to ensure there are no surprises during your home transaction. But as a homebuyer, just what do each of your closing fees mean? We break down the typical homebuyer fees for you below: Home Appraisal At its core, a home appraisal is a professional assessment of […]

First-time Seller Tips: What Your Closing Costs Mean

It’s important to understand closing costs from both sides to ensure there are no surprises during your home transaction. But as a home seller, just what do each of your closing fees mean? We break down the typical home seller fees for you below: Real Estate Commission The real estate commission is a percent of […]

What You Need to Know about the 3.8% Tax

Ever since health care reform was enacted into law more than two years ago, rumors have been circulating that the law contains a 3.8% tax on real estate. The tax on investment income was created as part of the Affordable Care Act. Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the 3.8% Tax (NAR) When you add […]

Buncombe County Property Tax Deadline Is Today

Buncombe County real estate owners have until today (January 5, 2009) to pay property taxes. Payments with a postmark of today or earlier are except from the 2% late fee otherwise charged to their tax bill. You can pay in person, by mail, or online. Mail: Use the return envelope provided with your bill. You […]