Tax Day is Here Again. Here’s the Big Homeowner Advantage:

NAR-tax-facebookExcept for accountants, Tax Day probably isn’t anyone’s favorite day of the year. The whole event comes with some level of stress, even for those filers expecting a big return this year.

The National Association of Realtors® is reminding homeowners that they have a big tax advantage. According to NAR, homeowners saved an average of $2,173 in 2014 thanks to the mortgage interest deduction. Across the country, homeowners also deducted $178 billion in state and local real estate taxes.

Along with the current tax advantages, there are many, many advantages offered by homeownership.  As discussed before, one of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage.  When surveying Millennial buyers, 93% said the top reason they choose to buy is to have control over their living space (paint the walls whatever color you feel like painting them!)  Other major reasons for buying versus renting include having flexibility in future decisions (build equity to borrow against in the future, if you choose), having a greater sense of privacy and security, and feeling more engaged in your community.  The benefits of homeownership go far beyond tax advantages, although they give at least one thing good about this day.

If you’re ready to start on the path to home ownership give me a call – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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9814 N 50th Drive Glendale, AZ 85302

$474,999
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,378 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6676449
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
MASSIVE PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Almost 2400 square feet of living space. One large bedroom above the garage is perfect for a private rental, next to the laundry and off the right of the kitchen. The rest of the home is ideal for a growing family, with a large open kitchen and dining room. Front entry opens to an open large living room, with a den, perfectly outfitted for a large home office. Three additional bedrooms on the north side of the home. The backyard has pavers to compliment the fantastic pool and peaceful backyard. This will not last. Be in your home before the heat hits to relax in your new pool! The seller has already completed a FULL inspection. Call me for details on how to get your FREE appraisal and $1000 guaranteed close!!!

40386 W Michaels Drive Maricopa, AZ 85138

$474,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6682259
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
The heart of this ranch floor plan is an open layout with a great room, a breakfast nook and a gourmet kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a center island. The owner's suite is adjacent, and showcases a generous walk-in closet and an attached bath with double sinks and deluxe shower with separate tub. A private study with French doors, three bedrooms and two baths round out the residence. A covered patio is included!

20276 W Montecito Avenue Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$474,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,090 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6686921
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Explore this Dynamic Emerald home ready for quick move in on homesite boasting driveway pavers and front yard landscaping. Included features are an inviting covered entry, quiet study, large living room well appointed kitchen with 42'' cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, roomy pantry and center Island. Enjoy the elegant dining room and spacious great room, a lavish primary suite showcasing a generous walk-in closet. The private bath has cultured marble counter tops and convenient laundry and covered patio and 2 car garage. This home also has an In-Law suite with its own entrance, plumbing for a stackable washer-n-dryer, is pre-plumbed for sink and has a power outlet for a refrigerator. The suite has its own living room, bedroom and private bathroom.

21673 N Daniel Drive Maricopa, AZ 85138

$474,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,721 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6633355
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Explore this exciting Tourmaline home! Highlights: a primary suite with a walk-in closet and attached bath, three inviting secondary bedrooms, a convenient laundry, a generous great room and dining area, a loft and a well-appointed kitchen with a center island and a built-in pantry. You'll also appreciate designer-curated details, such as quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, tile flooring, two-tone paint, a tile surround in the primary bath, a concrete paver driveway and walkway, and more!

18570 W Honeysuckle Drive Surprise, AZ 85387

$474,995
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,092 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6651225
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to this eye-catching Emerald home, ready for quick move-in! Included features: a covered entry; a spacious great room with center-meet doors leading onto a covered patio; a dining nook; a thoughtfully designed kitchen boasting 42'' upper cabinets, quartz countertops, a center island and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range; a convenient laundry; a lavish primary suite showcasing an oversized walk-in closet and a private bath; and a second suite offering a private entry, a living room with a laundry closet, a bedroom and an attached bath. This home also has wood laminate flooring, cultured marble bathroom countertops, added windows, ceiling fan prewiring, front yard landscaping and a concrete-paver driveway and walkway.

27967 N 177th Drive Surprise, AZ 85387

$474,995
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,040 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6679830
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
The inviting ranch-style Sapphire floor plan welcomes guests with a covered entry. Off the foyer, you'll find two bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. The extended entry leads to an open layout with a kitchen with a center island, a dining area, and a great room with a center-meet door leading to the covered patio. The owner's suite is adjacent, and showcases dual walk-in closets and an attached bath. A fourth bedroom and a second bath are a few steps away, as well as a fifth bedroom. Explore this exceptional Sapphire home, ready for quick move-in by year end on a homesite boasting driveway pavers and front yard landscaping. Included features such as an inviting covered entry; a bathroom in lieu of two closets; a well-appointed kitchen offering 42'' cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a roomy pantry and a center island; an elegant dining room; a spacious great room; an impressive primary suite showcasing a generous walk-in closet and a private bath with cultured marble countertops; a convenient laundry; a covered patio and a 3-car garage. This home also features 9 ft ceilings, 8'6'' paneled interior doors, additional windows, ceiling fan prewiring and stone tile flooring in select areas. Located in the fantastic community of Desert Oasis features parks, playgrounds and a community pool. Close to the new Frys marketplace with convenient access to the Loop 303 and US-60, nearby Lake Pleasant, Surprise Stadium, Wildlife Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in the fast-growing NW Valley. This beautiful home is done right and has so much to offer!

10834 W Grant Street Avondale, AZ 85323

$474,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,870 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6694013
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
The ranch-style Larimar plan offers a seamless blend of style, comfort and functionality. The heart of this home is its open, airy kitchen, which features a center island, walk-in pantry and dining room, and flows into an inviting great room with stylish center-meet doors that provide access to the covered patio. The large primary suite boasts a well-appointed bath and an oversized walk-in closet. This home will be built with four bedrooms, plus an extra bathroom (3)! Very few homesites left.

19568 W Cambridge Avenue Buckeye, AZ 85396

$474,995 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Arroyo Seco South Village 3, Buckeye
New
$474,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,070 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6697512
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Explore this thoughtfully designed Slate home, ready for quick move-in on a homesite boasting front yard landscaping and driveway pavers. Included features: an inviting covered entry; an impressive kitchen layout offering 42'' cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, a center island and a roomy pantry; an open dining area; a spacious great room; a lavish primary suite showcasing a generous walk-in closet and a private bath with cultured marble countertops; a convenient laundry; a covered patio and a 2-car garage. This home also offers stone tile flooring, additional windows and ceiling fan prewiring in select rooms.

2429 E Cy Avenue San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

$474,990 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Wales Ranch, San Tan Valley
New
$474,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,219 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6697588
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
New Construction!! Nestled perfectly in the sought after city of San Tan Valley and conveniently located off of Combs Rd and Schnepf Rd.. Adorable 4 bedroom 3 bathroom single story home with a den and modern exterior. 4 panel slider off the great room. The 3 car garage has extra storage for convenience. This home is uniquely equipped with a spacious owner's suite, stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen countertops and white shaker style cabinets in the kitchen. This home has been upgrade with wood plank ceramic tiles, backsplash, modern cabinet hardware, a single basin sink and upgraded faucet. The bathrooms have also been upgraded with matching faucets and hardware throughout! And for buyer's who are looking to take some hassle out of the moving process, Ashton Woods is offering washer, dryer, fridge AND blinds.

10215 S 55th Drive Laveen, AZ 85339

$474,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,150 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6695223
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to the Sage, your charming farmhouse retreat on a corner lot! This exquisite 4-bed, 3-bath home boasts 2150 sq ft of modern comfort and timeless appeal. As you step onto the large front porch, the farmhouse exterior exudes warmth and hospitality. Inside, discover 8ft interior doors, 9ft ceilings, and a spacious living room illuminated by a large sliding glass door. The kitchen features granite countertops, birch cabinets, and modern gas stainless steel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The primary suite offers a larg walk in closet and well apointed bathroom with a walk in shower, while the den provides versatile space for a home office or entertaiment room.

17696 W Encinas Lane Goodyear, AZ 85338

$474,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,309 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6682235
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
''Up to 3% of Base Price or total purchase price, whichever is less, is available through preferred lender.'' The Cantania floor plan showcases four bedrooms, a spacious den with double doors, a soft water loop, tankless water heater, garage service door, and an 8-foot garage door height among its notable structural elements. Additionally, this home will include granite kitchen countertops, Dark Brown Shaker Cabinetry, a tiled shower in the primary suite, Two Tone paint, a gas stub in the kitchen, a prewire package for ceiling fans, and a comprehensive lighting package. Furthermore, it comes equipped with a Washer Dryer, Refrigerator, and window blinds throughout.

2401 E Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85288

$474,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,380 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6694428
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
Come see the Villagio top selling, 3 Bed + Den floorplan. Beautiful, spacious open floorplan with kitchen, living and dining in one. Backyard with pavers and space for your outdoor BBQ. Large storage downstairs with amazing 2 CAR GARAGE + Insulated garage door. **Furnishings** can be negotiated by separate bill of sale all but the master bed and green shelf in Den. This home features: Granite in all baths! Primary walk in closet, 2 sinks in the primary bathroom with plenty of counter space and storage galore. Stainless appliances convey! Home is also equipped with sunscreens on all windows. What an energy saver! -New water heater in 2021, Water softener 2021, Ecobee, and in home security ready to go. -Dog park, heated pool and jacuzzi with night security. ENJOY!

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