Effects of New Tax Legislation

by Tolbert Rowe I must confess that I was not very confident that POTUS Trump and the Republican Congress could align their political self-interests enough to pass major tax reform legislation. Seems some Republicans have a “poison pill” position that threatens to...

Commissioners Did Right Thing Raising Taxes

by Tolbert Rowe I don’t like paying health insurance premiums of $8,400 per year plus a $4,000 deductible before my insurance company pays anything. I don’t like paying $20 parking tickets and $250 cell phone bills, and I especially don’t like paying more taxes. Be it...
Homeownership in on the rise, new tax laws have little market impact

Benefits of Using a Realtor

by Tolbert Rowe Selling your own home without using the services of a Realtor can save you 5% to 6%, leaving you with more money available toward the purchase of another home. Selling your own home without the services of a realtor can be a pleasant way to meet...
Homeownership in on the rise, new tax laws have little market impact

Dollars & Sense

The Time to Buy is Now–Are you Ready? by Tolbert Rowe Last month we talked about the current real estate market and the confluence of factors making for a perfect opportunity for young buyers to purchase their first home. The Millennial Market is defined as one...