HOMEWARD BOUND NEWSLETTER MAY 2022: THE GIVING IT BACK AND PAYING IT FORWARD REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER | MAY 2022
Just about every May I sit down to write Homeward Bound; I write about Mom’s Day. And why not… it is a very special day for very special people. My Mom used to tell me, seemingly repeatedly, to do this and do that, not to do this and not to do that. ALL, I recall, very valuable advice. Looking back on it all these many years later, I can say she was, and still is, a very wise woman. Time reveals, in fact, just about every caring Mother is a Wise Woman. I can see why we carve out a special day each year to acknowledge Moms. So here is a shout out to all Mom’s – Happy Mother’s Day!!
Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year
If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house before you list it.
Either way, any money you get back from your taxes can help you achieve your goals. Using a tax refund is a common tactic for buyers and sellers. SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $2,897 tax refund this year. The map above provides a more detailed estimate by state.
How Sellers Can Use Their Tax Refund If you own a home and are planning to sell this spring, your tax refund can help you make sure your home is ready to list. Here are a few ways current homeowners can put their tax refund to good use:
Making small upgrades – NerdWallet provides a list of great ways to use your tax refund, including tackling small projects or boosting your curb appeal to help your home stand out.
Making repairs – If there’s anything in your house that needs to be fixed, American Financing notes that completing repairs is another great use of that money.
Buying your next home – Whether you’re selling to move up or downsize, you can use your tax refund to help pay for any costs on the purchase of your next home. Of course, it’s important to talk with your trusted real estate advisor before taking on any projects. They’ll make sure you can focus on areas that’ll help you receive the best possible price when you sell.
Bottom Line
Funding your home purchase or sale can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Your tax refund can help you reach your goals. Let’s connect to discuss how you can start on your journey.
Ideas for supporting maternal and child health
According to the United Nations, the COVID-19 pandemic has halted or in some cases reversed progress in global health. It has also shortened life expectancies. It’s more important than ever to provide quality health care and promote well-being for everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable, including mothers and children. Rotary is working to provide communities with the help and training they need to improve health care for mothers and infants. Mobile prenatal clinics in Haiti, mobile cancer screening units in India, and support for home births in Nigeria are some of the ways our members are working to ensure that mothers and children have opportunities for a healthy future.
April is Maternal and Child Health Month in Rotary. Find inspiration from Rotary members improving lives around the world:
HOMEWARD BOUND NEWSLETTER MAY 2022: Rotary International leads the way in restoring lives one person and one community at a time.
Whether it’s providing Food for the struggling and hungry through its many food pantries, or providing temporary housing for the displaced or the abused or the homeless, to the jobs programs for struggling neighbors trying to get back on their feet, to the Clothing, the Summer Lunch Programs, the Toy Shop and their Market Place for poverty-stricken neighbors, Must leads the way in restoring lives one person and one community at a time.
SO, YOUR REFERRALS REALLY DO HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS WHO NEED HELP THE MOST!
Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to our real estate sales team? Not only will they benefit from our award-winning real estate service, a very worthy cause will benefit as well. To refer anyone considering buying or selling a home contact agent or pass agents contact info on to them! Thank you in advance for your referrals! The best number to reach me at is (239) 357-8787.
Over the decades of helping thousands and thousands of families sell or buy the place they call home. We have met so many wonderful, loving, caring people. We are so grateful. Thank you for reading over this months Homeward Bound, and thank you for referring anyone you know considering buying or selling to my team. They will be in good hands and a very worthy cause will benefit as well.
Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to our real estate sales team?
Not only will they benefit from our award-winning real estate service, a very worthy cause will benefit as well.
REFER YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, ASSOCIATES OR FAMILY MEMBERS CONSIDERING MAKING A MOVE:
You can pass along our business card to them. I have enclosed a couple here for that purpose.
You can go to WWW.YourHomeSoldGuaranteedRealty-VasbinderInternational.com/referrals_help/ and enter their contact info online or forward the link to someone you know considering a move.
Of course you can always call me direct as well at (239) 357-8787.
