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Pat Hill has spent the best part of his career involved in real estate. A father of three, two boys sandwiching a girl, the Hills are an active bunch. McCall rewards those who live their lives outside, and the Hills take full advantage of the many recreational opportunities in the area. Active in skiing, skating, hockey, racquetball, golf, and boating, the Hills could not imagine a similar quality of life elsewhere.
Since 2001, Pat has been helping families and investors find their dream homes and properties in McCall, Donnelly, and Tamarack, consistently ranking in the top 5% of more than 100 local realtors. Prior to coming to McCall, Pat worked through the Las Vegas real estate boom as the Marketing Director for Diamond Resorts International, leaving them in 1998 to accept the challenge of senior marketing executive for Preferred Equities Corp. in the Pahrump Valley, Nevada. Pat’s unique background in real estate development gives him a comprehensive knowledge of real estate as investment, a true advantage for the potential investor.
Ask Pat to tell you the story of how he came to be in McCall. Here’s a teaser: he is the fifth McCall who found the area “just driving through.” Following in the footsteps of a grandfather, great aunt, cousin, and mother, Pat has found his place. Let him help you as he has helped countless others.
 
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Time to Move >When Your House Gets Too Big
As the Baby Boomers of the 1950s send their children off to college, they join the part of the market called "empty nesters". At this point they no longer need six bedrooms and three baths, a family room and a gigantic yard. Many "empty nesters" are trading in the family home for something that is smaller, easier to maintain and has the amenities that are important to their more carefree lifestyle.
If you are considering such a move, start out by consulting a good Realtor whom you like and trust. The good news is--- when you sell your primary residence, you are not taxed on your profit if (1) you have lived in the home for two out of the last five years and (2) your gain does not exceed $250,000 as a single taxpayer or $500,000 as a married couple filing jointly. These capital gain exclusions apply whether you "buy up" to a more expensive home or "buy down" to a less expensive one. If you are moving downtown from the suburbs in order to be close to cultural centers, theaters and restaurants, there may be "quality of life" issues, such as noise or parking. Your Realtor can help you find a home that has all the conveniences and amenities you desire.
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What is the only land in the world that has not been walked on by human feet?
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A small 200 square-mile section of Antarctica is the only terrain on Earth that not one person has stepped foot on.
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