Danette O'Neal, PhD

It’s hard to believe only 50 years have passed since the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage in the United States. That unanimous decision, handed down on June 12, 1967, is known as Loving v. Virginia.Big salute to all of the mixed couples, children, and supporters of such! We can ALL get along!

Highlights

• Homeowners with an adjusted gross income (AGI) between $50,000 and $200,000 would see an average annual tax increase of $815. Non-homeowners with AGI in the same range would see an average annual tax reduction of $516.
• Home prices nationwide in the short run would fall by 10.2 percent as a result of the comprehensive tax reform option.
• The combined tax savings for those who claim the mortgage interest deduction (MID) and real estate tax deduction would fall from over $1.3 trillion for fiscal years 2018-2027 under the current law to just $232 billion under the comprehensive tax reform option, a drop of 82 percent.
• An estimated 83 percent of all personal income taxes are paid by homeowners.
• Non-homeowners, across all income categories, would see tax decreases on average.

Home Buying Tips Part 2: (From Danette O’Neal Realtors 504.365.REAL New Orleans, 770.981.1999 Atlanta)

3. DON’T BE SHY: As you visit homes, talk frankly about what you like and don’t like. Your agent wants to show you homes that meet your criteria.

4. BE SPECIFIC: Don’t get distracted by bad décor or clutter. Concentrate your comments on room size, floor plan, and the overall condition of the house.