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The Family Home Show Logo Unveiled

David Lukas — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:36:44 +0000

The Family Home Show recently announced two big changes. First, the show has changed its name. The Family Money Show is now The Family Home Show. We feel that this is more fitting considering our emphasis on Real Estate and Mortgage Finance. Below is our new logo. Please let us know what you think. For more info please visit: FamilyHomeShow.com

The second big change is, beginning July 17th, 2010 The Family Home Show will AIR locally in central Arkansas on KARN News Radio 102.9FM. Our new show time will be Saturdays at 3pm. Also, check out our new promo for the show below.

Promo for our NEW show on KARN 102.9FM (Central Arkansas)

Family Home Show’s Podcast

David Lukas is an active loan officer and can be reached at David@DavidLukas.com or by calling 501-952-3090. Also be sure to visit www.DavidLukas.com

Entertaining, yet informative video about shopping for a mortgage

David Lukas — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:43:29 +0000

Promo for our NEW show on KARN 102.9FM (Central Arkansas)

Family Home Show’s Podcast

David Lukas is an active loan officer and can be reached at David@DavidLukas.com or by calling 501-952-3090. Also be sure to visit www.DavidLukas.com

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

David Lukas — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:55:14 +0000

Because of strife in Greece, Spain and North Korea, conforming mortgage rates are back to all-time lows. They’re at levels not seen in 50 years. For homeowners that missed the Refi Boom of November 2009, it’s a second chance.

In this well-presented, 3-minute video from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll get tips getting low rates and choosing the best time to lock in.

Some of the topics covered include:

Why were the experts wrong about rates moving higher this summer?
How much money can you save with a 1 point drop in your interest rate?
Should you buy a bigger home now that rates have fallen?

The advice in the piece is matter-of-fact and centered. There is no cheerleading and the message is honest. Mortgage rates are low and they likely won’t stay that way. If you’ve been thinking about a refinance, talk to your loan officer as soon as possible.

David Lukas is an active loan officer and can be reached at David@DavidLukas.com or by calling 501-952-3090. Also be sure to visit www.DavidLukas.com

Fight Your Real Estate Property Tax Bill Without A Lawyer

David Lukas — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:50:21 +0000

More than 60 percent of U.S. homes are “over-assessed”, says an industry trade group. Homeowners in North Little Rock pay more in property taxes than they otherwise should have to. You might be one of them.

Have you considered fighting your real estate tax bill?

In this 4-minute piece from The Today Show, you’ll learn:

When to file your tax bill dispute for the best chances of winning
How to pull your “property card” and check for tax bill-raising errors
What to do if the taxing authority turns down your request

Most importantly, you’ll learn that don’t need to hire an attorney to fight your tax bill. You just need to be prepared. Do your research and make your case. It’s estimated that nearly half of all contesting homeowners are successful.

David Lukas is an active loan officer and can be reached at David@DavidLukas.com or by calling 501-952-3090. Also be sure to visit www.DavidLukas.com

Finding that “Low” mortgage interest rate.

David Lukas — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:21:25 +0000

Promo for our NEW show on KARN 102.9FM (Central Arkansas)

Family Home Show’s Podcast

David Lukas is an active loan officer and can be reached at David@DavidLukas.com or by calling 501-952-3090. Also be sure to visit www.DavidLukas.com

Don’t Leave Tax Credits On The Table (And How To Get Them Back If You Already Filed)

David Lukas — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:48:44 +0000

Taxes are due April 15 and if you’re among the millions of Americans who wait until the last week to file, here’s a video interview that could help you reduce your federal tax liability.

Originally broadcast by NBC’s The Today Show, the 4-minute piece reviews various tax credits and deductions, plus some recent tax law changes. A few of the topics covered include:

Tax filers receiving larger “personal exemptions” in 2009 versus 2008
Unemployment income recipients being required pay taxes beyond the first $2,400 received
The “first time” home buyer credit being extended to non-first time home buyers for up to $6,500

The interview also talks about how taking a parent, child or other family member into your home may change your tax filing status and reduce your tax liability.

Even if you’ve filed your taxes already, watch the video above. You may find that you missed a potential deduction. If that’s the case, consider filing an amended return with the IRS to recapture the credits you left on the table. Most times, the benefits of re-filing will outweigh the costs of doing it.

Be sure to talk with your tax professional for personal tax advice.

David Lukas is an active loan officer and can be reached at David@DavidLukas.com or by calling 501-952-3090. Also be sure to visit www.DavidLukas.com