Short Sales in Columbus Ohio - 01/27/10 09:28 PM

Since short sales are such a hot topic, this blog provides really good basic information about short sale requirements and the process without being overwhelming. Its best to work with a team that has experience and can walk the client through this process, which can be lengthy and include many twists and turns. If you find yourself in this situation or know of someone that is, and want to speak with a short sale specialist in the Columbus, Ohio area, contact me at 614-805-7793, metbhunter@aol.com or through my website www.HouseHunterPros.com

Via Nicholas Goglucci, PA. South Florida Real Estate (RE/Max ParkCreek):
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INTEREST RATE REDUCED FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! - 01/26/10 11:18 PM

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency, a statewide agency that provides affordable housing to low-to-moderate income first time homebuyers, just announced an interest rate reduction for new homebuyers. http://www.ohiohome.org/homebuyer/first_time.aspx. Effective January 25th, the 30 year fixed rate mortgage for its First Time Homebuyer Programs are:
5.0% for loans without their 2.5% down payment assistance grant 5.5% for loans with the 2.5% assistance grants 4.75% for the Ohio Heroes program without 2.5% assistance grant 5.25 for Ohio Heroes with 2.5% assistance grant (firefighters, police officers, health care workers, and active duty military 5.05 for Grants for Grads 2.5% assistance grant
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Socially Responsible Businesses. . . More Than Just Good Will? - 01/20/10 04:51 PM
There appears to be a growing increase of business social responsibility and consciousness. They offer discounts on their goods or services in exchange for donations to worthy causes, or sponsor projects to support the needy or disadvantaged. I wonder if this is a fad or a new way of doing business.
I received an email from Stein Mart promoting Dignity U Wear, a national non-profit in Jacksonville, Florida that provides new clothing to needy families. Deutsche Bank promotes "Undie Sunday" where they mobilize organizations to collect brand new underwear for children and families in need.
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Home Buyer Tax Credit Seminar -- Jan. 28th - 01/18/10 07:44 AM
If you're confused about the Home Buyer Tax Credit for 2010 or just want to get more information about the home buyer tax credit, attend our free home buyer seminar on Thursday, January 28, 2010. The home buyer seminar will be held at Massey's Pizza, 1755 Hill Road North in Pickerington, Ohio and starts at 6:00pm. Massey's Pizza is located in the strip mall on Route 256 near Tussing, behind Chase Bank.

A representative will be available from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency to talk about their First Time Home Buyer Program, downpayment assistance program, and the Heroes Program for … (4 comments)

Afraid of Public Speaking? I am! - 01/06/10 08:26 AM
This one is so important that I felt the need to reblog it. Its not just about the fear of public speaking, but our fears in general. To overcome any of them, you have to face them head on, and with a plan.
Via Wanda Kubat-Nerdin (Windermere Real Estate So., St. George, UT 435.632.9374):
Have you been asked to speak for a group of people and all a sudden...your heart started pounding...and your palms started sweating...your mouth went dry, but you said yes anyway?! And then the anxiety began to build and by the time you were supposed to speak you were a … (1 comments)