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WHAT TO KNOW7 Reasons to Own A Home1. Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home.2. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median single- family existing-home sale prices have increased on average 5.2 percent each year from1972 through 2014, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The recent housing crisis has caused some to question the long-term value of real estate, but even in the most recent 10 years, which included quite a few very bad years for housing, values are still up 7.0 percent on a cumulative basis. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 10 to15 percent over the next decade, creating continued high demand for housing.3. Equity. Money paid for rent is money that you’ll never see again, but mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home.4. Savings. Building equity in your home is a ready-made savings plan. And when you sell, you can generally take up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple) as gain without owing any federal income tax.5. Predictability. Unlike rent, your fixed-rate mortgage payments don’t rise over the years so your housing costs may actually decline as you own the home longer. However, keep in mind that property taxes and insurance costs will likely increase.6. Freedom. The home is yours. You can decorate any way you want and choose the types of upgrades and new amenities that appeal to your lifestyle.7. Stability. Remaining in one neighborhood for several years allows you and your family time to build long-lasting relationships within the community. It also offers children the benefit of educational and social continuity.

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Make the Front Porch a Selling PointThe front porch is making a comeback. More builders are adding them back into new home designs too.

The front porch was once a mainstay in home designs in the early 1900s. But over the years it has gotten swapped out for those street-facing garages. Also, homeowners sought more privacy and started favoring decks in their backyards than expansive front porches facing their neighbors.

Now, we’re seeing those iconic front porches coming back.

And the younger generation is bringing a different spin to this idea of “porching.” There’s this growing movement called “Porchfest.” This is where neighborhoods across the country are holding events, like music festivals or even a speaker series, right from homeowners’ front porches.

So if the listing you’re staging has a front porch, make sure to take advantage. Add some rocking chairs, a porch swing, or outdoor furniture--complete with cushions and pillows--to show it off as a place to sip lemonade, relax, and mingle with neighbors on a warm summer day.

Look at how some of these designers on Houzz used the front porch to boost a home’s curb appeal.

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine


Jump Into the Market Now!It’s a great market when real estate is working for both the buyers and the sellers, and that’s what it’s looking like right now.

Reviewing recent statistics, it’s clear that house prices have continued with a positive trend for at least three years. This helps people who were wondering if the time was right to put their houses on the market. Anyone who was waiting for higher prices may see this as evidence to move now.

The consumer’s interest rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has dropped to amazing lows. Federal legislation surrounding home mortgages has made many people eligible for houses that were unattainable before. This increased ability to get a low-interest mortgage should make people on the sidelines jump in and start looking at houses.

With higher prices, and with lower interest rates, it’s easy to see why sellers and buyers are both entering the market right now.

Beyond what you can read in business publications, you can learn more by speaking with a Realtor ® in your area. These professionals are well-versed in their markets as well as the legal and ethical requirements that surround house purchasing.

Whatever your circumstance - needing out of the apartments, needing a couple extra bedrooms, it’s time to down-size, or moving to a new town - it’s your local Realtor ® who is well-positioned to help you find the next step in your life.

~ By Steve Walton


With Our Most Sincere Gratitude

and Thanks, We Wish You a

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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CONSIDERING A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE?Our CENTURY 21 office is part of the largest real estate sales organization in the world.

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4000 SQ FT METAL BUILDINGLocated on approximately 2.5 Acres Conveniently located on

Hwy 493, past Bailey, MS and 2 miles past Lauderdale/Kemper county line. Building has 3114 foot doors and several regular

doors. Large gravel parking and turn around fenced yard with 2 gates. Office/camper 8x20. Call Tom for more info. (19-581)

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES and LAND FOR SALE

$70,000 PER ACRE!Excellent location to start or expand

your business. Hurry if you are interested, as some of this property

has already been sold. Tom can provide detailed info. (18-3)

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Well Maintained 3/2, walking distance to Meridian High School. Charming home has a great layout, with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, remote

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Nice Starter Home or Investment Opportunity. Gorgeous Cottage style home in Poplar Springs School area. 2/1 with nice hardwood floors, front porch, deck, large den with eating area. Nice size bedrooms. Must See!!! Call SaRon now!

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GREAT DEAL!

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CLARKDALE SCHOOL!

3/2 in Mature neighborhood and the Poplar Springs School District.. Close to shopping, medical attention, eating, schools, and down town activities. For more info talk to Tom! (20-975)

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POPLAR SPRINGS SCHOOL

11.7 +/- FRONTAGE On both sides of Hwy 15N and

Shiloh Church Rd. Contact Jennifer for details! (20-971)

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2.90 +/- ACRES On Buntin Gunn Road.

Northeast school district. Nice country view.

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BARNHILL RD 10.13 +/- acres in West Lauderdale school district. Perfect to build your dream home. Property offers lots of privacy. Call James for more info. (20-1032)

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This is a really great house in the Dalewood Community! It has 3

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Enjoy this lovely home in Poplar Springs. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a large Laundry, and good sized yard.

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Shandreika EdwardsREALTOR®

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Clarissa GreenREALTOR®

601-479-3770301-B ST • MERIDIAN, MS 39301

OFFICE: (601) 485-7445FAX: (601) 227-4841

1903 - 42ND AVENUESOMETHING SPECIAL IN A HISTORIC PART OF MERIDIAN ACROSS THE STREET FROM HIGHLAND PARK! SOME FEATURES ARE: 3 en-suite bedrooms plus a 4th guest bedroom, 2 bathrooms have jetted tubs and 1 bath has extra

large walk in shower, 2 Sun rooms, 2 Utility rooms, Formal Living Room, Hardwood Flooring, 5 Fireplaces

w/mantles, French doors and Crystal Chandeliers. NEW WINDOWS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE

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2312 - 27TH AVENUETimeless mature elegance! 3br/3ba located in poplar

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2313 - 28TH AVENUEIncome producer: nice 2BR/1BA rental already

occupied under HUD, with CH/A, all electric, and a bonus room. $37,999.00 MLS #20-614

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3618 - 39TH STREETAppealing! 3BR/1BA brick home with ch/a, ceramic tile/carpet floor covering, covered patio, fenced in back yard on a nice clean corner lot! Investors are

also welcome! $55,000.00 MLS #20-595TEXT: 643180 TO: 720.256.4661

9660 LAUDERDALE TOOMSUBA RDBEAUTIFUL one owner home in excellent condition sitting on 2.32 acres with 3BR/2BA, freshly painted interior, gas log fire place in living room, covered back patio, 2 very nice additional buildings: 2190 SQFT corrugated metal

bldg. and 960 SQFT cinder block bldg. Northeast School District! $195,00.00 MLS #20-242TEXT: 566355 TO: 720.256.4661

KNOX ROAD, TOOMSUBALAKE CHRISTINE

Is a unique get away located just minutes away in the northeast rural area of Meridian, MS. It offers 8.5 acres of supreme

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4.02 ACRES7820 CONFEDERATE DRWhy buy someone else’s

home when you can build your own new home on

4.02 acres of upscale property located on the north end of

confederate drive near hwy 39 North! $100,000.00

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Katrina JamesREALTOR®

601-527-1964

NORTHEAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

5313 - 2ND STREETRenovated 3br/1ba home in excellent condition, turn

key ready with new floor covering, freshly painted interior and exterior, new roof and much more on a

large lot! $49,900 MLS#20-1026TEXT: 585736 TO: 720.256.4661

2526 - 29TH AVENUEModest 3br/1ba home with refinished hard wood floors, ch/a, gas log fireplace, sunroom, updated

kitchen and bathroom more. Great starter home or investment opportunity! $56,500.00 mls #20-1029

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1401 - 11TH AVENUEWonderful Business Location for??? This former business location has a little over 1900 SQFT of space with CH/A to do most anything you would like Commercially, with very high traffic count on busy 14th Street near the Hospital

District! $75,000.00 MLS #20-1002TEXT: 585407 TO: 720.256.4661

5813 - MOHAWK ROADTERRIFIC 3BR/3BA family home in the heart of Broadmoor featuring: 1946 sqft with a partially finished 840 sqft basement with full bathroom,

newly painted interior and exterior, updated master bathroom, large formal living room and den with

fireplace, covered patio, 2 car garage/workshop with electricity and much more! $158,000.00 MLS #20-836

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7571 MS-145, QUITMAN, MSGood country living less than 20 miles from

meridian! Excellent move in ready 3br/3ba brick home with total electric, stove, refrigerator, wood

burning Ashley insert fire place, 30 x 40 work shop, in-ground storm shelter and more on 3 secluded

acres! $200,000.00 MLS #20-667

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