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Springbrook. The very name conjures thoughts of bubbling renewal, flowing with the promise of cool serenity. Find this calm and comfort at Lennar’s Newest Pendleton Community – Springbrook! Pendleton offers the desirable small-town lifestyle and Springbrook’s location offer proximity to Fishers and Noblesville for a vibrant cosmopolitan center.
The Grand Opening of Springbrook by Lennar will unveil new homes for sale in Madison County in an amenities-rich community. Springbrook will offer ranch and two-story homes from two collections, Lennar’s Cornerstone and Venture collections. Find your dream home in a community with a remarkable setting; proposed amenities include a pool, pool house, playground, and walking trails; and the ability for quick access to I-69.
“Pendleton fuses small-town charm and bold modern thinking in a way that feels completely natural,” the town’s website exclaims. “This town isn’t just another dot on the map, it’s someplace special. But to understand it, you need to experience it.” Find this thinking come to life at Springbrook! New Homes by Lennar offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs with Home Automation included! New Homes at Springbrook include:
Discover Everything’s Included® at Springbrook, Lennar’s innovative program that provides value without additional costs! Homebuyers at Springbrook will find features in the home included at no additional cost while other builders provide the same options as costly add-ons. Lennar’s new homes at Springbrook come designed with you in mind!
Nestled Northeast of Geist Reservoir and just off State Road 13, Springbrook is surrounded by parks, greenspaces and golf courses, including Fall Creek Golf Club. Take in some fishing at Pine Lakes Resort or take advantage of Pendleton Falls Park, where you can swim, feed the ducks, play in the playground, stroll the trails, or enjoy a picnic. The perfect location for families, Springbrook will be in the highly ranked South Madison Community School Corp. schools, Maple Ridge Elementary, Pendleton Heights Middle and Pendleton Heights High schools.
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Buying a new home is an exciting milestone- and it’s not just because you can stop paying rent for an over-priced apartment. If you’re in the market for a new home in Tampa Bay, there are a few factors you should consider before you apply for a home loan.
Types of Traditional Loans
When you’re applying for a home mortgage loan, consider whether you want to apply for a 15-year or a 30-year mortgage.
With a 15-year fixed loan, you will have a higher monthly payment, and the interest rate on your loan might be lower. Plus, a shorter payback period means you build equity in your home twice as fast as you would with a 30-year mortgage.
With a 30-year mortgage, your monthly payment will be lower. You will still build equity in your home, but your interest rate might be higher compared to the 15-year mortgage option.
Understanding Down Payments
A common misconception is that you must put down 20% of the home’s cost for a down payment. If you don’t have that saved, don’t worry! There are plenty of other loan options that allow for a smaller down payment. Check those options out here.
Resources for First-Time Homebuyers
Take advantage of resources and programs to help ease the uncertainty of the homebuying process! Make Your Move is a great program with quarterly workshops designed to educate and empower young professionals with the knowledge they’ll need to feel confident in their homebuying decision.
No matter the length of your mortgage or the size of your down payment, you’re sure to have questions about the home buying process. With that in mind, Lennar is presenting the Make Your Move workshop series. This program has been designed to provide young professionals with the keys to homeownership. At each workshop, a panel of experts is there to offer answers to any questions you may have about buying a home. RSVP for the next event or follow Make Your Move on Facebook and Instagram for relevant tips, real estate news and more.
If your heart’s set on taking your sweetheart out for a romantic Valentine’s dinner at one of DFW’s myriad fine-dining establishments, you likely made reservations months ago. Uh-oh, you didn’t? No worries. Lennar shows some love with 10 alternative ideas for February 14th.
On a roll: Lakeland Hills Skate Park, within 30 miles of Lennar’s Bridgewater Classic, a new community coming soon with new homes for sale in Princeton, TX, gets you and your sweetie ramped up to your hearts’ content.
Go natural: Within just 8 miles of Prairie Creek, where Lennar will soon offer new homes for sale in Dallas, TX, the Trinity River Audubon Center provides a perfect spot for a romantic and secluded getaway, where you can walk nature trails and see an array of wildlife.
Of course, chocolate: Billed as one of the 10 best romantic things to do in DFW, the Dallas By Chocolate Tour seems like a sweet no-brainer. You’ll also likely pass several of Lennar’s 81 communities with new homes for sale in Fort Worth, TX, Royse City, TX and beyond.
Make your hearts soar: Book a dinner-and-flight package to put some wind beneath your lover’s wings. The eatery that pilots these high-flying adventures lies just 30 minutes from a new Lennar community, Overland Grove, with new homes for sale in Forney, TX.
Another way to fly: Jump into a balloon basket, complete with bubbly, for one of the sunrise-to-sunset rides available just 15 miles from Lennar’s Preserve at Honey Creek, a community coming soon with new homes for sale in McKinney, TX.
Art spells “heart”: Go a bit highbrow and take in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, where fairy lights decorate the lawn and Café Modern serves a romantic meal.
Pull the trigger: For Valentine’s Day Texas-style, try the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Valentine’s Shoot. Bring your own guns and ammo, or rent/buy some, and register for a chance to spend a weekend driving an Aston Martin—James Bond’s car. The event’s in Grapevine, just 32 miles from Fireside Park, a Lennar community with new homes for sale in Denton, TX.
Get butterflies: “Love Is in the Air” at Texas Discovery Gardens’ Butterfly House, where Valentine’s meal features chocolate-covered insects and a presentation about bug love.
Movie magic: The Dallas Arboretum screens Beauty and the Beast and offers live music on the lawn. Bring a blanket, a picnic and your romantic A-game.
Oh, the horror: Score major creativity points and get your hearts beating in entirely unexpected ways at Moxley Manor’s Valentine’s Day Haunted House.
We can’t help you if you forget your anniversary, but Lennar’s Everything’s Included® homes offer plenty of standard upgrades, including some new homes with The World’s First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design. To learn more about how Lennar can be the matchmaker between you and your homebuying dreams, contact Lennar’s Dallas-Fort Worth Internet New Home team at (866) 314-4477 and visit our website.
Cupid is fluttering just around the corner with his bow drawn, ready to inspire romance and the proclamation of love. Are you prepared to shower your friends, family, and significant other with sweet words, chocolate, and red rose petals this Valentine’s Day? Or are you still searching for a gift as unique as your love?
Below are ten unique Valentine’s Day gifts that will brighten the day and home of the special someone in your life:
1.Chocolate – We know, we know, chocolate isn’t exactly a groundbreaking revelation in the Valentine’s Day gift category – but there are ways to make this classic gift a bit more special.
2. Jewelry – No Valentine’s day gift-giving list would be complete without jewelry. We love this simple heart-shaped necklace perfect for those on a budget, this heart-shaped charm, and this Deco Cigar Band Ring for him.
3. Pajamas – All in favor of gathering the family for an adorable Valentine’s Day morning-matching-pajama-selfie at home must check out Hanna Andersson’s “Hearts on Hearts” pajamas. These cozy, organic knit P.J.s come in a range of sizes and are currently on sale!
4. Edible Arrangement – If you and your loved ones can’t be together on Valentine’s Day, an Edible Arrangement is a fantastic gift to have delivered. Prices range to accommodate all budgets, and items vary from sweet to spicy, so you’ll have plenty of options for everyone on your Valentine’s Day list. These arrangements add so much festive cheer to the home.
5. Couple’s Massage – Reconnect and relax with the one you love by giving the gift of experience. A couple’s massage is a great way to unwind and share some time. To follow-up on your massages, indulge in a full-on spa day or retreat home for a nice meal and a glass of wine for a romantic Valentine’s Day with your partner.
6. Flowers – We know what you’re thinking as you roll your eyes… “flowers for Valentine’s Day? Never would have thought of that!” But hear us out. Yes, everyone gets their loved ones red roses for V-day, but what about stepping outside the classic dozen and opting for a flower with meaning? Magnolias, for instance, are incredibly romantic, unique and set the mood for true love. Or gift a potted orchid, which represents seduction, luxury, love, hope, and luck and will add beauty to the home for as long as it’s cared for.
7. Candles – If you’re planning on showing some love to your co-workers or friends, candles are a fantastic way to do so. We love the D.W. Home candles because their quality scents can fill a room and last for hours without breaking the bank. You can find scents like Relaxing Lavender and Peony Petals online.
8. Wine – Give your Galentine’s the gift of wine this year with either a custom labeled bottle or if you’re feeling extra generous – a wine subscription delivered right to their front door.
9. Personalized Star Map – This adorable gift is both a thoughtful and sentimental addition to your home’s decor. Companies like Under Lucky Stars map the way the night sky looked on a date significant to you and your S.O. You can choose whichever date is meaningful to you – your wedding anniversary, or the first time you said: “I love you.” Is there a better, more unique way to show your love than that?
10. Homemade Cards – Finally, and perhaps most importantly, comes the card. We know it’s tempting to let Hallmark do the work, but this year we’re encouraging you to dig deep and find the words in your heart. Let yourself get mushy and open up this Valentine’s Day! You don’t have to be Shakespeare to tell someone how you feel! Just go for it, and when in doubt, sometimes “I love you,” is all you need to say.
We believe that home is where the heart is, so we hope you’re sharing the love in your new home and feeling the love within your community. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Lennar!
Valentine’s Day is a time to love and be loved, and show that special someone in your life a little extra sweetness. Whether you’re celebrating at home or with a unique out-of-the-restaurant experience, Nashville has no shortage of interesting and exciting things to do. There are endless ways you can show that love is in the air without creating extravagant plans to show how much someone means to you. Sometimes the best Valentine’s Day plans are the ones where you spend the day at home – in the Lennar home you love, with the people that matter the most.
Here are a few sweet ideas on how to spend Valentine’s Day in your brand new dream home:
Your home is designed for entertaining with a gorgeous kitchen that flows to the dining room and living room effortlessly. Make this Valentine’s Day a party and invite some of your closest friends over for a fun-filled evening, and show off your brand new home! Create a scavenger hunt with all the best hiding spots in your home, and watch everyone run around your home. Feel free to invite the kids to partake, and turn it into a family-fun event. Move the couches to open your living area, put on some music and dance around! End the night with some popcorn, snacks, chocolates, and play a board game or lay out a blanket in the backyard and watch the stars under the moonlight.
You’ll quickly discover just how creative you can be when it comes time to add some extra love to your home. From heart-shaped wreaths for your front door made out of coffee filters and flowers, to picture frames from the kids pieced together with all those extra buttons you’ve been hoarding. There are a variety of different clever and cost-effective ways to get in the spirit!
If you’d rather spend your night out-on-the-town, here are some special ways to make your significant other feel like a rock star in Nashville:
Maybe you don’t want to do something all lovey-dovey for Valentine’s Day, and just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy an amazing Preds game! The Preds play the New York Islanders on February 13th, at 7pm.
Experience a Golden Girls themed Galentines Day night out with your best gal pals from 6:30-8:30 on February 13th at The Perfect Little Life Market.
Enjoy live music and dance the night away with Nashville’s premier 80’s & 90’s tribute band on February 14th, at 8pm.
Come to the Adventure Science Center for a night full of romance and adventure! From tales of jealous lovers to stories of forbidden love, cozy up in the Sudekum Planetarium and explore countless stories from the ancient past, all written in the cosmos, on February 14th and 15th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
Treat your honey to a romantic 3-course dinner! Frothy Monkey is featuring a special menu at all of their locations (12 South, Nations, Downtown Nashville & Franklin) from February 14th – 15th, after 5pm.
This Valentine’s Day event is for everyone! The happily married, the newly dating, and those single and ready to mingle. You’ll journey down Broadway wearing a bracelet which tells other crawlers what your relationship status is. Who knows? You might find true love in Honky Tonk this year! Event starts at 5pm on February 15th.
You’ve worked your 60-hour weeks and raised your family, now is the time to live the lifestyle you deserve! With Lennar Atlanta’s Active Adult communities like Timberbrook, Hickory Bluffs, and Stephens Point, you can live the life you’ve always dreamed of! Play tennis, relax by the pool, exercise in modern fitness centers, golf for as long as you’d like, and spend nights in town bowling, dining, and enjoying time with your family, friends, and neighbors. The only thing you have to do? Stop worrying about lawn maintenance and yard care – we’ve got that covered.
Timberbrook:
Located less than 35-miles outside downtown Atlanta, and nestled between the charming towns of Newnan and Peachtree City is Lennar’s Active Adult Resort Style Community – Timberbrook. Beautifully designed ranch-style homes are spacious, light-filled, and contemporary with luxury finishes and premium upgrades included in the list price of the home. Each property also features 2-car garages! Fully maintained homesites with grass cutting, blowing, and pine straw is included within the HOA, allowing residents to live a relaxed, maintenance-free, lifestyle
Perhaps the best part about living in Timberbrook is the amenities. Behind the two gated entries to this community, homeowners will enjoy relaxing in the swimming pool or the cabana, keeping fit in the fitness center complete with treadmills, elliptical, bicycles, yoga mats, and weights and playing doubles on the lighted tennis and pickleball courts. There are plenty of community areas available to spend time with friends and neighbors in like the 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse. Here you can cook with freshly grown ingredients from the Community Vegetable Garden or craft in the activity room with beautiful flowers from the Community Flower Garden. Whatever your passion, Timberbrook is sure to have exactly what you need to be happy.
Timberbrook is centrally located and only minutes away from shopping, dining, entertainment, and healthcare and all imaginable conveniences. Enjoy the big fluffy pancakes at Keithsburg Cafe on a Sunday morning, or a mid-week brew and some live music with pals at Reformation Brewery. You have plenty of options for things to do and places to eat in Canton!
Single-Family homes within Timberbrook are now selling with prices starting from the $331,315s to the $385,545s.
Hickory Bluffs:
Hickory Buffs is conveniently located 45-miles outside Atlanta off I-575 and steps away from the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir. Here, ranch-style homes with single-story floor plans are designed to complement the lifestyles of Active Adults. Enjoy retirement with a low-maintenance lifestyle and luxury amenities that feel more like a 5-star resort than a gated-community. Just steps from your home you’ll find a luxurious swimming pool complete with clubhouse perfect for hosting family gatherings or socializing with your neighbors. The grounds also include a fully-equipped fitness center with weights, and cardio machines, a lighted sports court with pickleball courts, and full-sized tennis courts.
Best of all, with Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program homeowners, will receive contemporary features and premium upgrades within their home, as well as fully maintained lawns and landscaping year-round – all included in the list price of the home.
At Hickory Bluffs, you can enjoy quiet, natural surroundings within your community, while still having easy access to the charm and convenience of downtown Canton. Within just a 10-minute drive of the community gates, you’ll find cafes, restaurants, and breweries, parks, bowling allies, golf courses, and movie theatres as well as everyday conveniences like rehabilitation centers, grocery stores, banks, and more.
You’ll love having so much to see and do and incredible places to eat nearby. The Canton Golf Club is the perfect place to practice your golf game or if you want to join a bowling league Cherokee Lanes is just a short drive from home. The options are endless!
Single-Family homes within the Hickory Bluffs community are now selling with prices starting from the low $300s.
Stephens Point:
Stephens Point’s luxury ranch-style home community is designed as a private retreat near the shore of Lake Lanier, approximately 50-miles outside of Atlanta. Single-story floor plans range from 1,683 to 2,117 square feet and feature 2-car garages. Life is simpler at Stephens Point with the ease of access to resort-style amenities within the gated-community like a clubhouse with an activity room, meeting room, and covered pavilion, a pickleball court and a swimming pool with a covered cabana. Best of all, you’ll have more time to enjoy the amenities with the fully maintained 4-side lawn care and landscaping services included in the HOA.
One hundred seventy-four ranch-style homes make up this luxurious community, each of which is beautifully designed to maximize space and allow for natural light to stream inside. Also, as a part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, homeowners receive upgraded features included in the list price of the home!
Water enthusiasts will especially love life at Stephens Point. Not only is there a resort-style swimming pool, but the community also provides access to Lake Lanier and a 14-slip covered courtesy boat dock. Enjoy lakeside living, boating, and fishing, swimming, and kayaking from the convenience of your backyard. There’s also plenty of world-class golf courses nearby, horseback riding, and excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining options within the town of Gainesville.
You’ll especially love Gainesville’s local cuisine and restaurants like 2 Dog’s classic American cuisine, the famous fried green tomatoes from Luna’s Restaurant, and Scott’s Downtown for an elegant date night.
Single-Family homes within the Stephens Point community are now selling with prices starting from the $319,900s to the $385,900s.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our Internet Sales Consultants:
Linda Bates, Kim Nolte & Kelly Fabian // (404) 931-7462
At Lennar, we believe that where you live determines how you live — which is why we build contemporary and comfortable new homes in Waterloo Reserve, an intimate, scenic community that’s just as full of life as you are. Tucked into the beautiful landscape of Exton, with lush greenspace just outside your door, this suburban oasis provides the peace and privacy you deserve, with a convenient location near everything you love.
New Home Features
Situated on idyllic streets, our variety of two-story luxury carriage homes provide the modern design features you want, including elegant finishes, open floor plans, gorgeous kitchens, luxurious master suites, and so much more.
But the comfort doesn’t stop inside your home — finally, you can say goodbye to raking, shoveling, and anything else that takes away from enjoying the seasons on your terms. With fully maintained lawns and snow removal, you can sit back, relax, and do whatever it is you love to do without worrying about front-yard work.
A Beautiful Exton Location to Love
Located in Exton, a quaint town with as much personality as the people that live there, Waterloo Reserve is just a short walking distance to all of the area’s best shops, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Not to mention, you have major roadways nearby, so whether you’re commuting for work, traveling for pleasure, or visiting friends and family, you can get wherever you need to go in no time.
Apart from a convenient location, family-friendly amenities, and a beautiful new home to call your own, what makes Waterloo Reserve so special is the heart and soul you bring to it. From big milestones to everyday moments, every part of this community is designed for you to celebrate and enjoy life — however you want.
Visit our Welcome Home Center at 470 Lee Place, Exton, PA 19341 to experience first-hand what a superior Lennar home looks and feels like. As you look ahead to all the wonderful things coming your way in 2020, add a gorgeous new home in a desirable community to your list. We can’t wait to meet you!
This article is based on the personal experience of the author, who is not a legal or tax professional, and does not reflect the views or opinions of Lennar Corporation or its affiliates. It is not intended to provide any tax or legal advice, and you should consult your own accounting, legal, and tax advisors for more information about the appraisal and tax assessment of your home or any property you consider for purchase.
If you are in the market to buy, or you recently purchased a new home, chances are you have heard of an appraisal, most likely from your mortgage lender. Simply put, an appraisal is a valuation of property, and an appraised value is an estimation of a property’s value at a given point in time. My recent experience as a first-time homebuyer taught me there are actually two appraisals: the first is for the purpose of securing your loan prior to your purchase, and the second is used by the local taxing authority to determine how much you will pay in property taxes – this is often called a “tax assessment.” I was initially confused about the difference between the two, so I took the time to research and wrote this article to hopefully resolve any confusion other homeowners may feel.
What is the appraisal in a home purchase?
For most, a home purchase requires taking out a mortgage with a bank or other lending institution. The lender wants to protect its investment, so it typically orders an appraisal of the property to determine if it is worth at least the amount the buyer is asking to borrow. (In other words, a lender wants to ensure that it does not lend more than the property is worth.) This is important because, should you enter a mortgage agreement, your new home serves as collateral for the loan. If you later default on your mortgage and enter foreclosure, the lender may resell your home to recover its investment.
The cost of this appraisal varies and usually comes out of your own pocket. You should check with your lender for precise costs. This charge will likely appear in your closing costs. It may seem an inconvenient expense, but appraisals can actually afford you security and even leverage. As a buyer taking on the expense of a home, you should want to feel certain that you are paying a fair price on a home where you will live for the next several years. Appraisals can reveal if the property is worth less than the seller’s asking price. In that case, you can either walk away and save your money (as long as you have an appraisal contingency), or you can try to renegotiate the price with the seller. Look for the appraisal contingency in your purchase agreement which protects you if you want to abandon the sale and sometimes refunds your earnest money to you.
So, how does the appraiser determine the value of the property in question? They start by visiting the home to evaluate its condition and quality of construction. Neither you nor the seller needs to be present for this, but you can be there to learn the process more in depth if you like. The appraiser will look over the exterior and interior of the home, noting its square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, homesite size, parking, and zoning. They mark up any issues and special features that respectively detract and add value to the home’s market price. Other factors in the valuation include the home’s age, curb appeal, and recent repairs and improvements. Anything that is not affixed to the property, like décor and furniture, is not considered. This visit can take anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple hours, depending on the size and state of the home. It is not to be confused with a home inspection.
In addition to their visit, the appraiser researches the neighborhood and surrounding area. They pay attention to local issues and proximity to schools, hospitals, and amenities. Sources of noise pollution, like a nearby airport or train tracks, and other detractive influences are noted. More importantly though, the appraiser should review current market trends and comparable properties (or comps) that are very similar to the home they are appraising. These comps should be located in the same neighborhood as the property being appraised and have sold in recent months. Their sales prices provide a dollar range, and the appraiser adds or subtracts those unique features between the comps and your potential home to arrive at a fair market value.
Typically, the appraiser’s report will be available in less than a week. If they estimate the home is not worth the asking price, but you still wish to pursue the sale, your lender will probably lend no more than the appraised value, and as a result, will likely require you to pay the difference between the asking price and the appraised value. That means you will probably have to put more money toward the down payment than was originally discussed, because no lender will give more than the maximum LTV, that being the loan-to-value ratio. This financial term expresses the ratio of how much of a loan you will get in relation to how much the property is valued.
What is the appraisal for property taxes?
One of the most taxing responsibilities as a homeowner is paying property taxes – bad pun intended! Property taxes help pay for local services including the police, fire departments, road maintenance, sanitation, hospitals, public schools, libraries, parks and other recreation. The county or other jurisdiction in which your property is located will issue an appraisal (sometimes called a “ tax assessment” in this context) of your home to determine its tax assessed value. That value is then used by local taxing authorities to determine what you will pay in property taxes.
This type of appraisal can occur annually or, since the county pays for it, every three to five years. In addition to periodic assessments, most jurisdictions will reassess a property at the time of sale. Many jurisdictions use one of three approaches to assess a property: (1) sales comparison approach, (2) income approach, and (3) cost approach. I will highlight the sales comparison approach, since it is the most commonly used and was used to assess my own property.1
Similar to the appraisal for a home purchase, under the sales comparison approach, the appraiser identifies comps for properties similar to your own that sold in the last six to twelve months and are located in the same geographic area. He or she compares the age, size, condition, and quality of construction, and notes any known repairs or improvements, before estimating your property’s market value. (Market value is just another way of saying how much your property would sell for if you were to sell it on the open market.) Depending on where you live, the market value may not be the same as the tax assessed value. Some states use 100% of the market value to determine how much a homeowner will pay in property taxes. Other states use an assessment rate that is a percentage of the market value. For example, in a state with an assessment rate of 80%, a home with a market value of $182,000 would have an assessed value of $145,600. The higher the assessed value, the more you will typically pay in property taxes.
One issue with this type of appraisal is, unlike the one ordered by a lender for a home purchase, the appraiser frequently does not visit your home or the comparable properties to complete their assessment. Instead, they often pull information from an online multiple listing service (MLS), and this in turn introduces the possibility of mistakes, such as misinterpretation or the complete oversight of relevant details. The appraiser may not be aware of damages, repairs, improvements or renovations done to your home or the comps that can impact their market values. If you believe your property has not been properly assessed, you may have the opportunity to protest the tax assessed value of your home. This in turn may permit you to pay a lower amount in property taxes. You can learn more about the steps to protesting your tax appraisal here.
In conclusion…
I hope this article has resolved any confusion you may have had about these two appraisals. I encourage you to speak with a legal or tax professional, or even an appraiser, about the subject matter discussed here so as to gather more information and assistance making decisions on the individual facts and circumstances surrounding your own property. Additional resources for your own reading are found below.
Additional Sources:
On the appraisal for a home purchase…
Residential Real Estate Appraisals by Janet Wickell
What You Should Know About Home Appraisals by Amy Fontinelle
Home Appraisal Tips – And What is Home Appraisal Based on by Heidi Knight
What Do Home Appraisers Do to Pin Down Your Home’s Value? by Annie Sisk
From the Outside In: What do Home Appraisers Look for in a House? by Valerie Kalfrin
Can You Still Negotiate After an Appraisal? by Jayne Thompson
On the appraisal for property taxes…
Your Property Tax Assessment: What Does It Mean? by Amy Fontinelle
How Property Taxes are Calculated by Chris Seabury
On the difference between them…
Assessed Value vs. Market Value: What’s the Difference? by Lisa Kaplan Gordon
Tax Appraisals vs. Real Estate Appraisals by Fraser Sherman
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and there’s no better time to utilize that space than on Valentine’s Day! Skip the steakhouse and get ready to romance your partner (or just entertain your friends!) with some great recipes perfect for the holiday.
Steak and Fingerling Frites
On Valentine’s Day, every steakhouse in town will have a wait time of over an hour. By having a steak dinner at home, you can cut out the crowds and focus on spending time with your special someone.
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Scallops with Parmesan Risotto
To romance your partner, wow your guests, and fill your home with the smell of white wine and garlic, look no further than these brown butter scallops over parmesan risotto. This dish is a little lighter than steak, so it’s perfect if you’ve got an evening full of festivities planned.
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Whether you’re winding down for the night and want a filling dinner or you’ve got a busy evening ahead of you and just need something to sate your appetite, these recipes are sure to satisfy anybody and everybody that you’re entertaining.
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