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purchase: The news on extending the tax credit................yea! - 11/05/09 10:16 AM
Good morning... here's the latest news on the homebuyer tax credit...
The House of Representatives has approved legislation that would extend and expand the credit. The House vote comes after the Senate voted yes on Monday night, and while there is more work to be done, word has it that an agreed upon bill should reach President Obama for his signature by the end of this week.
Under the proposal, individuals with income up to $125,000 a year and couples earning up to $225,000 would be eligible for the credit. The extension would cover homes under contract by April 30th and … (0 comments)
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purchase: U.S. Treasury set to finalize home "short sales" plan - 10/06/09 11:08 AM
U.S. Treasury set to finalize home "short sales" plan By Al Yoon Al Yoon - Fri Oct 2, 7:13 pm ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury will soon finalize a plan to expand its incentives for mortgage companies to include "short sales" as a way to stem a rising tide of foreclosures, according to a Treasury spokeswoman.
"Short sales," or sales of homes for less than the balance on existing mortgages, are seen as a key way to supplement other efforts such as loan modifications to steady housing. Unlike most modifications, "short sales" eliminate the problem of negative equity that has become a … (0 comments)
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purchase: 90-DAY DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Texas - 07/17/09 08:53 AM
90-DAY DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
TEXAS DEPT. OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PURPOSE: To allow the consumer to take advantage of recent legislation by receiving a short term loan prior to filing for and receiving the federal first time homebuyer tax credit.
KEY POINTS:
1. 5% of the first lien mortgage amount up to a maximum of $7,000 for down payment and/or closing costs. Must be used with FHA financing. Primary residence only.
2. Must be first time homebuyer (has not owned a home in the last 3 years). The state will validate this with signed tax returns from the last … (1 comments)
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purchase: Get your $8,000 Tax Credit NOW!!! Looks like you may be able to amend your 2008 taxes! - 03/20/09 02:52 PM
** BREAKING NEWS
1) Great news for mortgage interest rates:
a. The Fed has just announced they will buy $750 BILLION more in mortgage bonds (this is on top of the $500 BILLION they had already committed to, totaling $1.25 TRILLION). In addition, they have committed to buying $300 BILLION in Treasury bonds.
b. What does this mean? This will help keep the price of bonds high, which in turn keeps the yield low / IN OTHER WORDS, mortgage interest rates will tend to stay in these low levels for a longer period of time.
i. It's important to understand … (0 comments)
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purchase: Virtual Tour - Grapevine, TX "Home By The Lake" - 03/20/09 08:54 AM
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purchase: Tax Changes Affecting Individuals and Families in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - 03/06/09 11:00 AM
Tax Changes Affecting Individuals and Families in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The recently enacted "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" (the 2009 economic stimulus act) contains a wide-ranging tax package that includes tax relief for low and moderate-income wage earners, individuals and families with college expenses, and home and car purchasers. I'm sending this information to my fellow Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce Members to give an overview of the more widely applicable tax changes affecting individuals and families in the new law that you may find helpful to know.
"Making Work Pay" credit. The … (0 comments)
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purchase: It's Time to Buy! - 12/29/08 09:33 AM
Not only could this be a good time to by a house, but it may be the best time in years. For some reason, home buyers seem most interested when prices are high. But just as we all like to see a "20% off" sale on our favorite consumer items or groceries, we should be more interested in buying a house when they are selling cheap. That's right now.
Of course, if you already have a home you might hesitate to move up to a larger one now. Given the number of people in over their heads on their mortgages, it … (0 comments)
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purchase: Good Time To Buy a House................... - 12/15/08 11:26 AM
Not only could this be a good time to by a house, but it may be the best time in years. For some reason, home buyers seem most interested when prices are high. But just as we all like to see a "20% off" sale on our favorite consumer items or groceries, we should be more interested in buying a house when they are selling cheap. That's right now.
Of course, if you already have a home you might hesitate to move up to a larger one now. Given the number of people in over their heads on their mortgages, it … (0 comments)
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